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World scripture : a comparative anthology of sacred texts / edited by Andrew Wilson ; foreword by Ninian Smart. [print]

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: St. Paul, Minnesota : Paragon House, (c)1995.Edition: first pbk. editionDescription: xiv, 882 pages ; 26 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780892261291
  • 9781557787231
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • BL29
  • BL29.I61.W675 1995
Available additional physical forms:
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Contents:
Ultimate reality -- Divine law, truth, and cosmic principle -- The purpose of life for the individual -- The purpose of life in the family and society -- The purpose of life in the natural world -- Life beyond death and the spiritual world. Pt. 2. Evil, sin and the human fall -- The Human condition -- Fall and deviation -- The Major sins -- Pt. 3. Salvation and the savior -- Salvation liberation enlightenment -- The founder. Pt. 4. The Religious life -- Responsibility and predestination -- Self-cultivation and spiritual growth -- Faith -- Wisdom -- Worship -- Offering and sacrifice -- Self-denial and renunciation -- Live for others. Pt. 5. Providence, society, and the kingdom of heaven -- Good government and the welfare of society -- Eschatology and messianic hope.
Subject: Demonstrating the commonality of the world's religions and our common humanity, this rich and varied anthology of scripture offers a highly useful collection of religious quotations, passages, and excerpts from the holy texts, representing a new, holistic approach to the world's religions.
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Withdrawn G. Allen Fleece Library WITHDRAWN Non-fiction BL29.W63 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 31923001826854

"A project of the International Religious Foundation."-- t.p.

Pt. 1. Ultimate reality and the purpose of human existence -- Ultimate reality -- Divine law, truth, and cosmic principle -- The purpose of life for the individual -- The purpose of life in the family and society -- The purpose of life in the natural world -- Life beyond death and the spiritual world. Pt. 2. Evil, sin and the human fall -- The Human condition -- Fall and deviation -- The Major sins -- Pt. 3. Salvation and the savior -- Salvation liberation enlightenment -- The founder. Pt. 4. The Religious life -- Responsibility and predestination -- Self-cultivation and spiritual growth -- Faith -- Wisdom -- Worship -- Offering and sacrifice -- Self-denial and renunciation -- Live for others. Pt. 5. Providence, society, and the kingdom of heaven -- Good government and the welfare of society -- Eschatology and messianic hope.

Demonstrating the commonality of the world's religions and our common humanity, this rich and varied anthology of scripture offers a highly useful collection of religious quotations, passages, and excerpts from the holy texts, representing a new, holistic approach to the world's religions.

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