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The World’s Religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor Huston Smith (Tales of Wonder), is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths. This essential guide to comparative religion covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, as well as regional native traditions.
This revised and updated edition provides sympathetic descriptions of the various traditions, explaining how they work “from the inside,” which is a big reason why this cherished classic of religious studies has sold more than two million copies since it first appeared in 1958.
For decades, students and seekers have turned to this landmark text for its clear, objective, and engaging exploration of humanity’s most enduring spiritual traditions.
Sympathetic Introductions: Go beyond doctrine to understand the world’s major faiths as they are experienced “from the inside,” with respect and profound insight.Covers Major World Religions: Journey through the essential teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.Scholarly Yet Accessible: Written by a pioneering professor, this book translates complex ideas into a readable and compelling narrative, perfect for students and general readers alike.A Foundational Text: Discover why this cherished classic has been a foundational text in religious studies for generations, selling more than two million copies.
ASIN : 0061660183
Publisher : HarperOne
Publication date : May 12, 2009
Edition : Anniversary
Language : English
Print length : 448 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780061660184
ISBN-13 : 978-0061660184
Item Weight : 10.4 ounces
Dimensions : 5.31 x 1.01 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #17,116 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #12 in Comparative Religion (Books) #15 in Religion Encyclopedias #85 in History of Christianity (Books)
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