Anthology of Asian Scriptures - Couverture souple

Van Voorst, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0534512461 ISBN 13 : 9780534512460

Editeur : Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc, 2000

Synopsis

This reader contains some of the most notable and instructive scriptures of the major Asian religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Sikhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Shinto, and Zoroastrianism. It is a comprehensive and pedagogically sound presentation of the sacred literature of the Asia. A clear and consistent organization makes the text easy-to-use and understand. The first chapter examines the general phenomenon of scripture in the world's religions, its nature, use, and place in modern scholarship. Chapter 1 also introduces the reader to the art of reading scripture with practical suggestions, a pronunciation guide for foreign words, and other pedagogical aids. Each subsequent chapter presents the scripture of a single religion. Three or four vignettes about scripture and its usage open the chapter to draw the reader's interest and imagination. Then an introduction sets the context by explaining the overall structure, origin, development, and use of the scripture in its religion.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
• Date d'édition: 2000
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0534512461
• ISBN 13: 9780534512460
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible