Anthology of World Scriptures

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With ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES you will encounter the most notable and instructive sacred texts from the major world religions including: Hinduism Buddhism Jainism Sikhism Confucianism Taoism Shinto Zoroastrianism Judaism Christianity and Islam in addition to scriptures new religious movements including: Bahai The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints the Christian Science Church and the Unification Church. ANTHOLOGY OF WORLD SCRIPTURES presents scripture readings in context providing students with a framework that shows how each religion is actually practiced today as well as its history teachings organization ethics and rituals. To ensure their accessibility and ease of use readings are supported by introductions study questions glossaries extensive footnotes timelines scriptural charts and suggestions for further reading by the editor. The companion website features a Zoom Gallery powered by Google Earth an interactive study tool which brings the geography lands and religious sites to life.