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The World’s Religions (Plus)
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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, including 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 has sold more than two million copies since it first appeared in 1958.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 2nd ed. edition (15 May 2009), HarperOne |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 448 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 9780061660184 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0061660184 |
| Dimensions | 13.49 x 2.57 x 20.32 cm |
by jane killingbeck
I am very happy with the book and its condition and it also came very quickly. Thankyou
by Ruud Wagenaar
As technical non-native english reader I faced many new words in English and it increased my vocabulary. I like the perspective in how this book is written, it has sometimes a narrativestyle, but is also gives a thorough background on the roots of our word religions. I find it impressive how many different religions we have on our planet and on theit own they describe their own path to enlightment. A must have for your collection if you are interested in belief systems and consciousness developments of humans.
by Zazoo
Not interesting, biased opinion and not appealing to read.
by Richard Dryden
This is a superb book – beautifully written and informative. It is a distillation of a lifetime’s exploration of the major world religions.
by S. Holmes
Great reverence book. Clear, concise and unbiased.
by ujidweller
This book has been not just informative but very useful for negotiating past potential misunderstandings between people of different backgrounds.
by Kindle Customer
My deep thinking husband loves philosophy and is self-taught on all the greats. Slogging through Nietzsche and Socrates is his idea of fun. He recently shifted into religions and has really been enjoying studying Asian and Indian religions. I bought him this book as a surprise present to give him more material to chew on. As I hoped, he LOVES it and has barely been able to put it down since I gave it to him a couple of days ago. Instead of giving a history lesson on how the major world religions came to be, this author focuses on the ways various religions attempt to satisfy the longings and concerns of the human soul. I chose this book because I like the author’s focus on spiritual principles. I also like the fact that, like my husband, this author seems capable of recognizing and appreciating the kernels of Divine wisdom that all religions have to offer. Once you know who God is, you are able to see Him at work everywhere instead of getting stuck in the idea that there is only one “right” religion. My husband and I have come to the conclusion that there is no perfect religion–instead, they each have their strengths and shortcomings. I really enjoy hearing my husband’s summaries of what he’s gleaning from this book and would highly recommend for any serious thinkers who are open to seeing God working in a “big picture” kind of way. I also really like how this author discusses some of the less common religions in the final chapter of this book–that was a very nice bonus.
by . J A Burnett
I am required to read this as part of my training but so far have found it a bit heavy going. Tutor assures me once I am past Judaism I will be fine!