Narrow the gap between faiths with a broad, thoughtful collection of spiritual voices. This volume gathers passages from Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Christian, and modern religious thinkers to illuminate universal questions about truth, freedom, and the life of the spirit. It invites readers to compare ideas with an open mind and to see how great ideas endure across ages and cultures.
This edition presents selections that highlight the enduring search for meaning beyond any single creed. It frames history as a dialogue among traditions, showing how moral insight, compassion, and the longing for a higher life appear in many forms.
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Hymns from Rig Veda, 9H ymns from A tharva Veda, 17 Hymns from Sama Veda, 17 Vedas, 19 Bhagvat Geeta. Extracts, aa Code of Menu, a7 Tlae Brahmo-S omaj, 31 CHAPTER II. BUDDHISM. Five Buddhist Commandments, etc., 35 Gatlias or Hymns, ......... 39 Dhammapada, or Path of Virtue, by Buddha. Extracts, .. 40 AM odem Buddhist. Views of Chao Phya Thipalcon, .. 4S CHAPTER III. CHINA. Confucius and Mencius. Extracts, 51 CHAPTER IV. PERSIA. Zoroaster, Zend A vesta, etc., 63 Modern Parsee Catechism, 70 CHAPTER V. EGYPT. The Divine Pymander. Extracts, 72 Inscriptions on Egyptian Tombs, 75 Amun to Thotmes, ,76 CHAPTER VI. HEBREW. Old Testament I saiah, David, 78 Talmudicai and Rabbinical Writings, 80 Philo Judaeus. Of those who offer Sacrifice, etc., ... 83 Modern Judabm. Rabbis Wise, Lilienthal, etc., .
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