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245 0 0 _aWorld scripture :
_ba comparative anthology of sacred texts /
_cedited by Andrew Wilson ; foreword by Ninian Smart.
_hPR
250 _afirst pbk. edition.
260 _aSt. Paul, Minnesota :
_bParagon House,
_c(c)1995.
300 _axiv, 882 pages ;
_c26 cm.
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _aunmediated
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_2rdamedia
338 _avolume
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500 _a"A project of the International Religious Foundation."-- t.p.
504 _a1 and indexes.
505 0 0 _aPt. 1. Ultimate reality and the purpose of human existence --
_tUltimate reality --
_tDivine law, truth, and cosmic principle --
_tThe purpose of life for the individual --
_tThe purpose of life in the family and society --
_tThe purpose of life in the natural world --
_tLife beyond death and the spiritual world. Pt. 2. Evil, sin and the human fall --
_tThe Human condition --
_tFall and deviation --
_tThe Major sins --
_tPt. 3. Salvation and the savior --
_tSalvation
_rliberation
_renlightenment --
_tThe founder. Pt. 4. The Religious life --
_tResponsibility and predestination --
_tSelf-cultivation and spiritual growth --
_tFaith --
_tWisdom --
_tWorship --
_tOffering and sacrifice --
_tSelf-denial and renunciation --
_tLive for others. Pt. 5. Providence, society, and the kingdom of heaven --
_tGood government and the welfare of society --
_tEschatology and messianic hope.
520 0 _aDemonstrating 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.
530 _a2
650 0 _aReligions
_vQuotations, maxims, etc.
700 1 _aInternational Religious Foundation.
700 1 _aWilson, Andrew,
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