While the literature on specific case studies of Islam, Judaism and Christianity has grown steadily in the past three decades, attempts at comparisons and contrasts have remained sparse and scattered. The author proposes to undertake a comparative study of these three religio-political movements. More specifically, he intends to grapple with the following issues. First, what are the roots of these revivalist movements? Are they revolts against modernity and its dislocations as some have suggested or are they movements of community building in the face of fragmentation of postmodern society? Or a confluence of the two? Second, what are the historical and political antecedents for the appeal of these movements? More specifically, what message do they communicate to the faithful and what material and spiritual remedies do they provide for their needs? Third, are there any patterns to be discerned for theory construction? What are the grounds for comparisons and contrasts? What are the commonalities and the differences?
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