The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions | 
 enlarge | Author: Huston Smith
Publisher: HarperOne
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 4795
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Rep
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Pages: 399
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 0062508113
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
EAN: 9780062508119
ASIN: 0062508113
Publication Date: September 13, 1991
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The World's Religions, by Huston Smith, has been a standard introduction to its eponymous subject since its first publication in 1958. Smith writes humbly, forswearing judgment on the validity of world religions. His introduction asks, "How does it all sound from above? Like bedlam, or do the strains blend in strange, ethereal harmony? ... We cannot know. All we can do is try to listen carefully and with full attention to each voice in turn as it addresses the divine. Such listening defines the purpose of this book." His criteria for inclusion and analysis of religions in this book are "relevance to the modern mind" and "universality," and his interest in each religion is more concerned with its principles than its context. Therefore, he avoids cataloging the horrors and crimes of which religions have been accused, and he attempts to show each "at their best." Yet The World's Religions is no pollyannaish romp: "It is about religion alive," Huston writes. "It calls the soul to the highest adventure it can undertake, a proposed journey across the jungles, peaks, and deserts of the human spirit. The call is to confront reality." And by translating the voices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Christianity, and Judaism, among others, Smith has amplified the divine call for generations of readers. --Michael Joseph Gross
Product Description
Originally titled The Religions of Man, this completely revised and updated edition of Smith's masterpiece, now with an engaging new foreword, explores the essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths, including:- Hinduism,
- Buddhism,
- Confucianism,
- Taoism,
- Islam,
- Judaism,
- Christianity,
- and the native traditions of the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Oceania.
Emphasizing the inner -- rather than institutional -- dimensions of these religions, Smith devotes special attention to Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, Sufism, and the teachings of Jesus. He convincingly conveys the unique appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the human heart and imagination.
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 GET A DICTIONARY! October 13, 2008
SMITH IS OFF THE CHAIN WITH HIS VOCABULARY.
KEEP A DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS NEAR LOL.
pretty good September 28, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
this was a used product, but it was in extremely good condition. there were some markings in the book, but other than that it was in top shape.
Good quality. September 16, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
The book was exactly the same as the books in stores. Only a $5.00 dollar price difference for the dicounted prices online, but is still good for a $19.00 dollar book.
Had to get it for class, but... August 28, 2008
I ordered this book for an ethics class I'm taking, but so far it's an excellent read! The chapters are informative and easy to read - definitely something I would enjoy away from class.
A great book July 16, 2008
A wide spectrum of analogy and comparative findings.
The study of the origins and development of religions throughout the centuries is quite impressive.
Well researched.
Recommended to all those who are interested in the history of religions, and their social influences on various communities.
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