Early Buddhist Scriptures

About The Book: Early Buddhist Scriptures by Edward J. Thomas is a comprehensive collection and analysis of foundational Buddhist texts, focusing on the early scriptures that form the core of Theravada Buddhism. The book includes key teachings from the Pali Canon, such as the Dhammapada and the Suttas, offering insights into the life and teachings of the Buddha. Thomas explores themes like the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and concepts of suffering, impermanence, and enlightenment. His scholarly work provides a deep understanding of early Buddhist thought, presenting these teachings in an accessible format for both scholars and general readers. About The Author: Edward Joseph Thomas (1869–1958) was an influential English scholar of Buddhism, a classicist, and a prolific author. His works focused on the history, philosophy, and scriptures of Buddhism. Notable publications include Jataka Tales (1916), The Life of Buddha: As Legend and History (1927), and The History of Buddhist Thought (1933), which provided in-depth analysis of Buddhist teachings and their development. Thomas also translated key Mahayana scriptures, such as The Perfection of Wisdom (1952). His works, such as Early Buddhist Scriptures (1935), remain critical contributions to understanding the evolution and significance of Buddhist philosophy and literature. The Title 'Early Buddhist Scriptures written/authored/edited by Edward J. Thomas', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789370140974 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 266 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Buddhism. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms