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

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text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

9780892261291
9781557787231

Subject(s):

Religions -- Quotations, maxims, etc

LOC classification:

BL29
BL29.I61.W675 1995

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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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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Withdrawn	G. Allen Fleece Library WITHDRAWN	Non-fiction	BL29.W63 1995 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Not for loan		31923001826854

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"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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