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The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions | 
 enlarge | Author: Huston Smith
Publisher: HarperOne
Category: Book
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Rating:  112 reviews
Sales Rank: 1033
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Rep
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 399
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 0062508113
Dewey Decimal Number: 291
EAN: 9780062508119
ASIN: 0062508113
Publication Date: September 13, 1991
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Amazon.com Review
The World's Religions, by Huston Smith, has been a standard introduction to its eponymous subject since its first publication in 1958. Smith writes humbly, forswearing judgment on the validity of world religions. His introduction asks, "How does it all sound from above? Like bedlam, or do the strains blend in strange, ethereal harmony? ... We cannot know. All we can do is try to listen carefully and with full attention to each voice in turn as it addresses the divine. Such listening defines the purpose of this book." His criteria for inclusion and analysis of religions in this book are "relevance to the modern mind" and "universality," and his interest in each religion is more concerned with its principles than its context. Therefore, he avoids cataloging the horrors and crimes of which religions have been accused, and he attempts to show each "at their best." Yet The World's Religions is no pollyannaish romp: "It is about religion alive," Huston writes. "It calls the soul to the highest adventure it can undertake, a proposed journey across the jungles, peaks, and deserts of the human spirit. The call is to confront reality." And by translating the voices of Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Confucianism, Christianity, and Judaism, among others, Smith has amplified the divine call for generations of readers. --Michael Joseph Gross
Product Description
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 world's predominant faiths, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Judaism, Christianity, and the native traditions of the Americas, Australia, Africa, and Oceania. 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.
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 What a tool! January 3, 2009
This review is for both The World's Religions and Illustrated World Religions. I will do as Lao Tzu and make this short and to the point. I have used this book in Sunday school, for the world history classes I teach, as reference to a book I am writing, and for general interest(s). I have recommended it to everyone who asks me questions about religion. One reason they ask me is because I have read this book. Be 4warned, this is a gateway book; it may cause you to look into your own beliefs and/or read religious text of faiths other than your own.
Good Read December 28, 2008
The World's Religions, by Huston Smith, is a great book that includes all the world's religions and deals with each one with respect and dignity. Huston shows the best of each religion. In this one book you can learn the wisdom of each of the seven world's religions. This book will leave you with a broader sense of religion that you might not have given a second thought to.
I see from reading the reviews on this site some people have recommend my book, "The Enlightenment, What God Told Me After One Million Prayers: A Message for Everyone," and again I just want them to know how much I appreciate their recommendation, especially at such a excellent site. I wrote this book out of love and for the glory of God and Jesus, not for my own fame or fortune. I welcome people to read my book, I'm sure you'll find this non-fiction account of a loving God just as positive and inspiring
Great read. December 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I loved the way he portrays the best of the great religions of the world. He very carefully and delicately dose not offend anyone. You think he was a member of each of the religions he writes about. It's a Wonderful book for a spiritual reader. If you are truly a spiritual reader I suggest you read The Enlightenment, What God Told Me After One Million Prayers: A Message for Everyone. I believe you will love it too!
GET A DICTIONARY! October 13, 2008
SMITH IS OFF THE CHAIN WITH HIS VOCABULARY.
KEEP A DICTIONARY AND THESAURUS NEAR LOL.
pretty good September 28, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
this was a used product, but it was in extremely good condition. there were some markings in the book, but other than that it was in top shape.
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