The Holy Book in Comparative Perspective - Brossura

Denny, Frederick M.

 
9780872499669: The Holy Book in Comparative Perspective

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Ten noted religious studies scholars examine the sacred scriptures of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Mormonism to produce an authoritative, comprehensive survey of the writings that shape the world's major religions. The Holy Book in Comparative Perspective concentrates on the origins, forms, and functions of scriptures in religious life. This volume also includes a thought-provoking chapter on the transmission of sacred traditions among nonliterate populations and a rebuttal of the widespread elevation of ""primitive"" traditions over literate traditions.

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ISBN 10:  0872494535 ISBN 13:  9780872494534
Casa editrice: Univ of South Carolina Pr, 1985
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