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World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions
World's Religions Our Great Wisdom Traditions Author:Huston Smith With a new preface and fresh package, this completely revised and updated version of The Religions of Man explores the essential elements and teachings of the worlds predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the native traditions of the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Oceania... more ». Smith emphasises the inner rather than institutional dimensions of these religions and gives special attention to Zen, 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.« less
A reading standard in university religious study programs for good reason. This text is thorough and generous. An excellent overview of the world's great faiths.