Contributions

  • Fisher, Mary Pat, 1943- - Contributor
  • Bailey, Lee Worth. - Contributor

Publication

2000 - Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

88,000 words, Guess

Page Count

352 pages

Identifiers

and 3 more

Classifications

  • DDC291
  • LCCBL74 .A58 2000
  • LCCBL74.A58 2000

Alternate Titles

  • Living religions

Description

[TofC cont] -- Confucianism: Confucian classics; Scholars' commentaries; Living confucianism -- Taoism: Traditional canon; Later developments -- Judaism: Jewish Bible, Tanakh; Prophets; Evolving theology and spirituality -- Christianity: Jesus the Christ; Early non-canonical texts -- Islam: Prophet Muhammad; Sufi mysticism -- Sikhism: Daily prayers; Dasam Granth -- New Religious movements: Old religions in new skins; Nature spirituality -- Interfaith movement: Oneness of religions; Interfaith initiatives; Celebration of religions. This anthology of readings from the major world religions draws together excerpts from key scriptures, later writings, and contemporary articles to provide a ... sense of each faith. [The] book gives each religion the opportunity to explain itself, its beliefs and relevance in today's world in its own terms. With the assistance of an international team of highly-respected specialists, the authors have selected a variety of ... excerpts which provide ... insight into today's living religions and the profound impact these religions have on the lives of countless people around the world. -Back cover.

Subjects

Topics

SourcesHistoryReligionsReligions -- History -- Sources

Other Editions

  • An anthology of living religionsPrentice Hall2000-01-01

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