Sacred Texts Interpreted: Religious Documents Explained [2 volumes] - Hardcover

Olson, Carl

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 144084187X ISBN 13: 9781440841873

Publisher: ABC-CLIO, 2017

Synopsis

Covering the major monotheistic religions―Christianity, Judaism, and Islam―as well as selected Eastern religions and Bahá'í, Zoroastrianism, and Mormonism, this cross-cultural book offers excerpts of sacred texts and interprets passages to enable a deeper understanding of these religious writings.

· Guides readers through some of the most important religious texts in world history, providing significant interpretative material to help students understand the history and ideas within these writings

· Discusses the nature of a sacred text and suggests ways of reading a sacred text to more fully appreciate its significance

· Provides insightful comments from the editor that accompany the selected texts, explaining the context of passages to enhance readers' comprehension

About this title

About the Author

Carl Olson is professor of religious studies at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA. He has published 18 books as well as numerous essays in journals, books, and encyclopedias.

Review

"Overview essays, 'Introduction to Sacred Texts' and 'The Art of Reading Sacred Texts,' as well as remarks on the writings themselves, serve as both a starting point for readers learning about different religious traditions and a model for how to interpret intelligently other passages. VERDICT Many readers will value this unique resource, including undergraduate students of comparative religion and general readers interested in the topic." - Library Journal

"[T]he set can function as an introduction to prominent religious traditions and their corresponding texts, and offers a basic understanding of sacred text development and interpretation. Summing Up: Recommended." - Choice

Edition details

• Publisher: ABC-CLIO
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 144084187X
• ISBN 13: 9781440841873
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 680