Anthology of World Scriptures
“Anthology of World Scriptures” by Robert E. Van Voorst, published by Wadsworth Thomson Learning in 2003, is a comprehensive collection that spans 376 pages. This edition presents scripture readings within the context of their usage across major religious traditions, offering insights into the role of scriptures in various faiths. The anthology includes notable texts from Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as important scriptures from new religious movements.
Readers will find that this anthology allows for direct engagement with world religions, supported by editor introductions that enhance understanding. It serves as a pedagogically sound resource for those exploring the sacred literature of diverse faiths. The inclusion of a wide range of scriptures makes it a valuable tool for studying comparative religion and understanding the significance of these texts within their respective traditions.
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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.
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