World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts

Demonstrating The Commonality Of The World's Religions And Our Common Humanity, This Rich And Varied Anthology Of Scripture Offers A Highly Useful Collection Of Religious Quotations, Passages, And Excerpts From The Holy Texts, Representing A New, Holistic Approach To The World's Religions. Pt. 1. Ultimate Reality And The Purpose Of Human Existence. Ultimate Reality ; Divine Law, Truth, And Cosmic Principle ; The Purpose Of Life For The Individual ; The Purpose Of Life In The Family And Society ; The Purpose Of Life In The Natural World ; Life Beyond Death And The Spiritual World -- Pt. 2. Evil, Sin And The Human Fall. The Human Condition ; Fall And Deviation ; The Major Sins -- Pt. 3. Salvation And The Savior. Salvation-liberation-enlightenment ; The Founder -- Pt. 4. The Religious Life. Responsibility And Predestination ; Self-cultivation And Spiritual Growth ; Faith ; Wisdom ; Worship ; Offering And Sacrifice ; Self-denial And Renunciation ; Live For Others -- Pt. 5. Providence, Society, And The Kingdom Of Heaven. Good Government And The Welfare Of Society ; Eschatology And Messianic Hope. Edited By Andrew Wilson ; Foreword By Ninian Smart. A Project Of The International Religious Foundation. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.