| Description |
[viii], 252 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Studies in comparative religion |
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Studies in comparative religion (Columbia, S.C.)
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| Summary |
"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 words that shape the world's major religions. The book 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 rebuttal of the widespread elevation of literate traditions over "primitive" traditions." -- BACK COVER |
| Notes |
Originally published: Columbia, S.C. : University of South Carolina Press, 1985 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Sacred books -- History and criticism.
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| Author |
Denny, Frederick Mathewson.
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Taylor, Rodney Leon, 1944-
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| ISBN |
0872499669 |
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