The Holy Book in Comparative Perspective

The Holy Book in Comparative Perspective - Studies in Comparative Religion

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Publisher's Synopsis

Ten noted religious studies scholars examine the sacred scriptures of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Mormonism to produce an authoritative, comprehensive survey of the writings that shape the world's major religions. The Holy Book in Comparative Perspective concentrates on the origins, forms, and functions of scriptures in religious life. This volume also includes a thought-provoking chapter on the transmission of sacred traditions among nonliterate populations and a rebuttal of the widespread elevation of ""primitive"" traditions over literate traditions.

Book information

ISBN: 9780872499669
Publisher: The University of South Carolina Press
Imprint: The University of South Carolina Press
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 277
Weight: 363g
Height: 235mm
Width: 159mm
Spine width: 13mm