This anthology provides each of the major world religions with an opportunity to explain itself in its own terms, creating a sensitive and accurate picture of its teachings and beliefs. It allows readers to gain an ?inside? understanding of origins, founders, and practices?and presents the religions as living faiths. Selected extracts relate religion to such current issues as gender, environment, and politics. Chapters explore indigenous sacred ways, Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, and more. For individuals desiring to learn more about the major world religions, and their impact around the world today.
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[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'sliving religions and the profound impact these religions have on the lives of countless people around the world. -Back cover.
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