Glimpses Of The Scriptures Of Major World Religions

Author : Ashok K. Sinha
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1493159984
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Glimpses of the Scriptures of Major World Religions written by Ashok K. Sinha and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-04-11 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book, A COLLECTION OF EXCERPTS FROM THE SCRIPTURES OF MAJOR WORLD RELIGIONS, consists of three major Parts. PART I (adopted from an earlier book by the author) pertains to major religions that originated in INDIA at different epochs of history; namely, HINDUISM, BUDDHISM, JAINISM, and SIKHISM. PART I I contains excerpts from the main scriptures of the three religions that originated in European and the Middle Eastern regions with their original roots in Prophet Abraham, namely, JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, And ISLAM. Thus, PART I contains excerpts from the Vedas and the Upanishads (Hinduism); the Dhammapad (Buddhism); the Agam (Jainism); and the Guru Granth Saheb (Sikhism.) A number of essays on the historical backgrounds, the leading figures and events, and their interrelations are also included for a deeper appreciation of the pertinent philosophies. PART II, similarly, contains excerpts from The Old Testament (Judaism) and The New Testament (Christianity) of the Bible, and the Koran (Islam), with a brief Introduction in each case. The main purpose of presenting this book is to illustrate the commonality of the Indian religions due to their common root Hinduism -- that came into being in India some 10-15 millennia ago, and was modified from time to time. These religions have coexisted peacefully and harmoniously for centuries and millennia, and have contributed much in the global spiritual development. In particular, Buddhism has been adopted in a significant portion of Asia (China, Japan, South-East Asia), and has been also attracting the intellectuals in the West in recent years. Interrelations among the other three religions are also evident due to their common root; though significant historical schisms and ideological differences among them are also well-known. As the world enters the Twentieth Century, it is imperative for world-peace that people across the globe try to understand one another better, in terms of the spiritual and religious beliefs, philosophies, mentalities, and traditional tendencies that shape their individual lives as well as their mutual interaction patterns. It is hoped that this book makes a small contribution in that direction.

Author : A. Shah
Publisher : Jaico Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 8172241569
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Glimpses Of World Religions written by A. Shah and published by Jaico Publishing House. This book was released on 1958-01-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One religion is as good as another and the reading of each of the world religions is quite rewarding to all. The aim of this book is to give the reader a picturesque glimpse of the great religions by which men live. Reading of your own religion refreshes yourself and that of others makes you understand and respect the beliefs of others. You undergo a profound and purifying experience while going through these manifold aids to morals. So also the descriptions and revelations in this book copiously tell of the way our fellowmen worship in every part of the world.

Author : Ashok K. Sinha
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1483663094
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Glimpse of Scriptures of Religions of Indian Origin written by Ashok K. Sinha and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-07-25 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glimpses of the Scriptures of Religions of Indian Origin primarily includes excerpts from the Vedas and the Upanishads (Hinduism); the Dhammapad (Buddhism); the Agam (Jainism); and the Guru Granth Saheb (Sikhism) these (Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism) being four religions that originated in India. A number of essays on the historical backgrounds, the leading fi gures and events, and their interrelations are also included for a deeper appreciation of the pertinent philosophies. The main purpose of writing this book is to illustrate the commonality of these religions due to their common root Hinduism -- that came into being in India some 10-15 millennia ago, and was modifi ed from time to time. These religions have coexisted peacefully and harmoniously for centuries and millennia, and have contributed much in the international religious scene. In particular, Buddhism has been adopted in a signifi cant portion of Asia (China, Japan, South-East Asia), and has been also attracting the intellectuals in the West in recent years.

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Author : James Fieser
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN 13 : 9780070209787
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Scriptures of the World's Religions written by James Fieser and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 1998 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Also issued in two separate volumes under titles: Scriptures of the East and Scriptures of the West.

Author : Robert E. Van Voorst
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780534191764
Total Pages : 364 pages
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Download or read book Anthology of World Scriptures written by Robert E. Van Voorst and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presenting scripture readings in the context of their usage within the major religious traditions themselves and taking account of recent scholarship on the role of scriptures in religion, this anthology allows students to encounter world religions in a direct and meaningful way. ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES is a collection of the most notable and instructive scriptures of the major living religions of the world: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Also included are the most important scriptures of the new religious movements: Baha'i, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, the Christian Science Church, the Unification Church, and the Church of Scientology. Supported by introductions to the readings by the editor, this anthology provides the most comprehensive and pedagogically sound access to the sacred literature of the world available in a single volume.

Author : John Bowker
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300183178
Total Pages : 444 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Message and the Book written by John Bowker and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2012-03-27 with total page 444 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grand in its sweep, this survey of the sacred writings of the major religions of the world offers a thoughtful introduction to the ideas and beliefs upon which great faiths are built. Under the expert guidance of John Bowker, a religious scholar and author of international stature, readers explore the key texts of Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Jain, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Confucian, Daoist, and Shinto traditions. The author discusses some 400 books, among them such well-known sacred texts as the Bible and the Quran, but also spiritual writings by theologians, philosophers, poets, and others. Bowker provides clear and illuminating commentary on each text, describing the content and core tenets of the work and quoting pertinent passages. He also sets the writings in religious and historical contexts, showing how they have influenced—and in many cases continue to influence—artistic, musical, literary, and political traditions. The Message and the Book is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the meaning and the deep significance of primary religious texts of civilizations around the globe.

Author : Jeffrey Brodd
Publisher : Saint Mary's Press
ISBN 13 : 0884898474
Total Pages : 250 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Primary Source Readings in World Religions written by Jeffrey Brodd and published by Saint Mary's Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primary Source Readings in World Religions provides your students with the opportunity to read foundational texts from the major world religions. Through understanding other religions we can create an atmosphere of genuine respect and honest discussion. In doing this we can respond to the invitation Pope Benedict XVI extended to all of us when he said, "I encourage all religious groups in America to persevere in their collaboration and thus enrich public life with the spiritual values that motivate your action in the world" (from Benedict XVI; Meeting with Representatives of Other Religions.) In Primary Source Readings in World Religions you will find portions of the foundational texts and teachings of a wide variety of world religions, including Islam, Shinto, Confucianism, Sikhism, Judaism, Hinduism, Taoism, Christianity, and Buddhism.>

Author : Terry D. Bilhartz
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN 13 : 9780072900989
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Sacred Words written by Terry D. Bilhartz and published by McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sacred Words is a clear and comprehensive guided introduction to the writings and teachings of the world's major religions. It provides the perfect teaching tool for a global comparative study of the written and oral sources of the world's religions, their systems of belief, and their histories. Dedicating a chapter to each religious tradition, the text methodically describes each religious system within the same set of theological features, inviting students to explore areas of comparison and contrast. Providing this starting point for a clear, comparative understanding of the world's religions, the text also details the history and cultural background of each religion and the religious sources on which they are based using the same set of categories as it guides students to selections of original sources for students to explore. Sacred Words provides an overview of the central teachings contained in the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, the Qur'an, the Upanishads, the Buddhist Pali Canon, the Confucian Five Classics, the Dao-de-jing, and other classic texts that have shaped the courses of Western and Eastern Civilizations. Importantly, Sacred Words also introduces students to non-written, oral sources of religious systems of indigenous Americans, Africans, and the peoples of Oceana. Sacred Words is approachable and flexible; its unique, adaptable organization makes it the best way for students to experience for themselves the ancient blueprints for each of the major world religions.

Author : Jennifer Glossop
Publisher : Kids Can Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1554539811
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Kids Book of World Religions written by Jennifer Glossop and published by Kids Can Press Ltd. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's and educational.