Sacred Texts of the World: A Universal Anthology - Hardcover
Each of the 14 chapters of Sacred Texts is devoted to one of the principal religious and other belief systems of humanity, including the primitive, ancient and esoteric alongside the living faiths of both Western and Eastern cultures. The chapters follow a consistent pattern: a short and accessible introduction to the faith in question, followed by extracts that clearly illustrate its mythic narratives, its spiritual and theological doctrines, its central moral teachings, its rituals and modes of worship, and its mystical traditions. The texts quoted embrace the core sacred writings of all of the world's major faiths, including the Bible, the Qur'an, the Jewish Torah, the Vedas of Hinduism, the Sutras of Buddhism, and the Guru Granth Sahib of the Sikhs. Accompanying notes make clear the meanings of all the cited passages. Taken together, the extracts provide a rounded and coherent picture of each religious tradition.
Sacred Texts covers not only Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shintoism and Sikhism, but also small-scale traditional religions, new religions, and secular worldviews such as humanism. It is an essential reference for those who wish to understand the nature- and continuing appeal- of religious belief in a globalised, multi-faith world.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
The late Ninian Smart was a distinguished academic theologian who founded the UK's first major department of Religious Studies at the University of Lancaster. Richard D. Hecht is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of California (Santa Barbara).
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherBibliophile Books
- Publication date1982
- ISBN 10 0333310802
- ISBN 13 9780333310809
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages496
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Sacred Texts of the World (Macmillan reference books)
Published by
Bibliophile Books
(1982)
ISBN 10: 0333310802
ISBN 13: 9780333310809
Used
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005206024
Buy Used
US$ 3.71
Convert currency
Stock Image
Sacred Texts of the World (Macmillan reference books)
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Sacred Texts of the World (Macmillan reference books) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780333310809
Buy Used
US$ 6.06
Convert currency
Stock Image
Sacred Texts of the World (Macmillan reference books)
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780333310809
Buy Used
US$ 6.06
Convert currency
Stock Image
Sacred Texts of the World : A Universal Anthology
Published by
Cengage Gale
(1982)
ISBN 10: 0333310802
ISBN 13: 9780333310809
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 434627-20
Buy Used
US$ 6.58
Convert currency
Stock Image
Sacred Texts of the World (Macmillan reference books)
Seller:
Rating
Book Description HARDCOVER. Condition: GOOD. 1982-12-01. Macmillan. Hardcover. GOOD. Seller Inventory # 1975847
Buy Used
US$ 7.08
Convert currency
Stock Image
SACRED TEXTS OF THE WORLD: A Universal Anthology
Published by
MacMillan & Co Ltd, United Kingdom
(1982)
ISBN 10: 0333310802
ISBN 13: 9780333310809
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. A useful reference work which draws on all the major religious traditions and many of the great spiritual writings. MacMillan & Co Ltd 1982. xvi + 408pp hb dw clipped, shelf wear, vg. Seller Inventory # 011005
Buy Used
US$ 64.32
Convert currency