Boundaries of Faith explores religious fundamentalism as a social and cultural phenomenon, one whose influence has spread dramatically in recent decades. Indeed, religious fundamentalism has become a significant force in the cultural dynamics of contemporary societies around the world. This clear and balanced book focuses on the regional factors that encourage the development of fundamentalist movements and on the local and international consequences of the rise of such movements. Developing a truly global perspective, Roger Stump's cases include Hindu militants, Christian conservatives, Afghanistan's Taliban, and ultraOrthodox Jews and how they battle to control not only sacred space, but secular space as well. As a comprehensive assessment of the many expressions of fundamentalism, this work will be invaluable for anyone seeking to understand the causes and effects of fundamentalist movements and how they vary among different regions of the world.