The spiritual heritage of the human race : an introduction to the world's religions
Title:
The spiritual heritage of the human race : an introduction to the world's religions
Author:
Bushrui, Suheil B.
ISBN:
9781851685745
Personal Author:
Publication Information:
Oxford, England ; New York NY : Oneworld, 2010.
Physical Description:
xvii, 466 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
General Note:
"A Oneworld book."
Contents:
Introduction -- The religious traditions of the First Peoples -- The religious traditions of Mesoamerica -- The religious traditions of ancient Egypt -- The religious traditions of ancient Greece -- The Zoroastrian faith -- The Hindu tradition -- The Buddhist tradition -- The Jain tradition -- The teachings of Lao Tzu -- The teachings of Confucius -- The Shinto tradition -- The Jewish faith -- The Christian faith -- The faith of Islam -- The Sikh faith -- The Bahaʼ faith.
Abstract:
"The Spiritual Heritage of the Human Rage is an ideal introduction to humanity's shared religious experiences. Exploring the histories, scriptures, beliefs, and practices of the major faiths, from the Buddhist and Christian faiths to the Sikh and Tao traditions, as well as the religious beliefs of indigenous peoples, Professor Suheil Bushrui and Dr Mehrdad Massoudi with their team of contributors provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the rich variety of religious paths that have linked human beings with the sacred from early history to the present."--BOOK JACKET.
Language:
English