Sacred Scriptures of the world religions
Subtitle: an introduction
By: Joan Price.
Publisher: Continuum
Published: 2009
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780826424716; 9780826423542
Subjects: Sacred books -- History and criticism; Sacred books; Religious literature -- History and criticism; Religious literature; Religions -- Textbooks
Genres: Textbooks
Description: "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."--Bloomsbury Publishing.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Preface; title: Primal wisdom; title: Hindu wisdom; title: Buddhist wisdom; title: Jain and Sikh wisdom; title: Chinese wisdom : Taoism and Confucianism; title: Jewish wisdom; title: Christian wisdom; title: Islamic wisdom.