Overview

As we increasingly move toward a global worldview, it is important that we understand the traditions of other members of the global community. Sacred Scriptures of the World Religions examines religions across the world, offering an insight into each tradition's views of the world, through their scriptural texts and spiritual practices. By taking this perspective, the author has produced an indispensable introductory textbook which provides students with an overview of the meaning and guidance that people find in their religion through these sacred wisdoms. Each chapter provides introductory explanations of key issues to provide undergraduate religion students with a unique sense of each faith, followed by illustrative scriptural passages. Sacred Scriptures of the World Religions is essential reading for those studying religion, honouring both the richness and universality of religious truths contained in the world's great scriptures.

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Author:   Professor Joan Price
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Dimensions:   Width: 16.90cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 24.40cm
Weight:   0.567kg
ISBN:  

9780826424716

ISBN 10:   0826424716
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   17 December 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Primal Wisdom The Earliest Humans Primal Religions African Tribal Religions Australian Aboriginal Religion Polynesian Oral Traditions Native American Religions Summary Transitions 2 Hindu Wisdom Early Religions in India The Vedic Period The Upanishads The Bhagavad Gita Summary Transitions 3 Buddhist Wisdom Religion of Compassion The Life of Siddhartha Gautama Branches of Buddhism Buddhist Scriptures The Buddha's Teachings Theravada (Hinayana) Buddhism Mahayana Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism Zen Buddhism Pure Land Buddhism Nichiren Buddhism The Dhammapada Summary Transitions 4 Jain and Sikh Wisdom Two Religions Arising in India Jainism Mahavira's Life Jain Scriptures The Digambara Order (Sky-Clad) The Shretambara Order Worldview The Soul Ahimsa (Non-violence) Liberation Sikhism Life of Guru Nanak The Teachings of Guru Nanak Karma and Rebirth Sikh Discipline The Ten Gurus Sikh Scripture Sikh Worship Summary Transitions 5 Chinese Wisdom (Taoism and Confucianism) Religion in Early China Yin and Yang The Five Classics Two Religions of China Taosim Taoist Teachings Conficianism Life of Confucius The Teacher Confucian Ethics View of Heaven Summary Transitions 6 Jewish Wisdom The Hebrew Bible The Creation The Garden of Eden Disobedience The Story of the Great Flood The Story of Abraham The Story of Moses The Prophets Wisdom Literature The Talmud Summary Transitions 7 Christian Wisdom Early Christianity Christian Scripture The Story of Jesus The Life of Jesus (From Scripture) Jesus' Teachings Selected New Testament Passages Summary Transitions 8 Islamic Wisdom The Final Revelation Origins of Islam The Story of Muhammad Muhammad's Call and Mission (From the Koran) The Teachings Selections from the Koran Summary Transitions

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Reviewed in Journal of Contemporary Religion, Vol. 27, No. 1.

Author Information

Joan Price is a retired professor of Philosophy from Mesa Community College, Arizona, USA.

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