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This revised anthology of readings from the major world religions
draws together excerpts from key scriptures, teachings, traditional
stories, later writings, and contemporary articles to provide a unique
sense of each faith. Following the organization of the best-selling text
Living Religions, the second edition of An Anthology of Living Religions
gives each religion the opportunity to explain its history, beliefs, rituals,
and relevance in the modern world. For this second edition, the authors
have selected 45 new excerpts providing insight into today’s living
religions and the profound impact they have on the lives of people
around the globe.
NEW TO THIS EDITION
* 5 new and more accessible translations of major scriptures
* 45 thought-provoking new excerpts and original articles from
historical and contemporary sources
* Icons in text for cross-referring to the Sacred World:
Encounters with the World’s Religions CD-ROM
* Map and historical timeline of the world’s religions
* Revised final chapter focusing on important contemporary
religious issues such as globalization, ecology, violence,
fundamentalism, and universalism
* Revised introductions providing background information
* Discussion questions at end of each chapter promoting
further thought and study
* Updated information resources
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