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World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts

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This is a theology students dream. It must have taken one many years of serious study and labor to compile scripture references in this way. Passages from the holy books of every major and most minor religions are represented here and grouped side by side by topic for quick comparison. On almost every subject the harmony of thought is staggering! It makes one wonder why religious leaders ever quarrel with one another. It's a great book for study and even better to browse. I started reading it in my doctor's waiting room and got hooked. I found myself actualy looking forward to going to the doctor! If you'd like to sample divine wisdom from many cultures and ages. Buy this book and you'll refer to and enjoy it for a lifetime!

I received this book as a graduation present from my Unitarian Universalist church and I immediately starting flipping through it. The length is intimidating, but it's all quotes or short text, so there is no pressure to read it all. The beauty of the book is that it contains texts from so many religions that cover every area of life in such philosophical detail. It has answers, but leaves you with questions that you must answer yourself. I found this book especially useful for a Theory of Knowledge class I had last year. This book was constantly at hand and continually provided me with support for my arguments. This book is fascinating and thorough, and I encourage everyone to buy it regardless of your religious background.

This book takes different topics such as faith, dealing with adversity etc. and quotes various sacred text that discuss that topic. This book is a wonderful testament to the fact that we all believe in the same God even though we may call him by a different name and that we are all brothers and sisters. This book opened my eyes and introduced me to some sacred texts that I had never heard of and would like to learn more about.

Great for presentations and sermons to use all of the sacred writtings the world has to offer in a logical manner.

So much religious energy is spent emphasizing the differences between schools of thought instead of focusing on the foundation which is the same. This book allows one to see what he/she has in common with others whose religious tradition may be different from their own.

I first discovered this book in 1991 (hardcover) and found it to be quite an eye-opener. It is well thought out and arranged so the reader can compare different religious texts side by side. I checked this book out of the local library on many occastions because I found it facinating. I am glad there is now a paperback edition available. This is one book which I definitely want on my own bookshelves.

I first discovered this book in 1991 (hardcover) and found it to be quite an eye-opener. It is well thought out and arranged so the reader can compare different religious texts side by side. I checked this book out of the local library on many occastions because I found it facinating. I am glad there is now a paperback edition available. This is one book which I definitely want on my own bookshelves.

It's excellent. I'm writing my masters thesis right now on comparative religions and this is definitely needed if you are going to seminary.

Enlightening! This book has been posted in sections on the Donmeh mailing list, providing its subscribers with an intelligent comparison of religious teachings from around the world. I highly recommend Prof. Wilson's book for anyone who is interested in expanding their understanding of human philosophy and religious wisdom.