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Sacred Texts Interpreted [2 volumes] - Religious Documents Explained (Hardcover)
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Sacred Texts Interpreted [2 volumes] - Religious Documents Explained (Hardcover)
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Covering the major monotheistic religions-Christianity, Judaism,
and Islam-as well as selected Eastern religions and Baha'i,
Zoroastrianism, and Mormonism, this cross-cultural book offers
excerpts of sacred texts and interprets passages to enable a deeper
understanding of these religious writings. Sacred Texts
Interpreted: Religious Documents Explained gives readers the
opportunity to examine-directly-the primary sources of different
religions and to better understand these texts through expert
commentary on selected passages. The interpretative material
investigates the nature of sacred texts along with the relationship
between sacred scripture and canon, and it explains why these
sacred texts have enduring significance and influence. The author
provides suggestions on how to read a sacred text before turning to
the textual selections from 13 religious traditions arranged
alphabetically, beginning with the Baha'i religion and ending with
Zoroastrianism. Each chapter is devoted to the primary textual
sources of a particular religious tradition and is prefaced by an
introduction to the literature that places it within its historical
and cultural heritage. The emphasis for each religion is on its
foundational scriptures that are often considered sacred by its
adherents. Readers will gain a much greater appreciation of how
powerful religious texts have always been across human culture and
throughout millennia-and of how religious thought and ideology have
shaped daily life, built civilizations, inspired art and
literature, and incited wars and violence. 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
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