The World's Religions
of Huston Smith
Description
Originally titled The Religions of Man, this completely revised and updated edition of SmithâČs masterpiece, now with an engaging new foreword, explores the essential elements and teachings of the worldâČs predominant faiths, including:Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity and the native traditions of the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Oceania.Emphasising the inner -- rather than institutional -- dimensions of these religions, Smith devotes special attention to Zen and Tibetan Buddhism, Sufism, and the teachings of Jesus. He convincingly conveys the unique appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the human heart and imagination.
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- Format Paperback
- Pages 416 pages
- Publisher HarperOne
- Publication Date September 13th 1991
- First Publication 10/30/58
- Language English
- ISBN 9780062508119
- Edition Rev Rep
- Category Religion & Spirituality
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