Wisdom from World Religions: Pathways Toward Heaven on Earth (Paperback)

by Sir John Templeton (Author)
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From Publishers Weekly
Templeton offers 200 spiritual "laws," nearly half of which are his own work, with the others coming from mostly Western sources (e.g., Benjamin Franklin, St. Gregory, Norman Vincent Peale) with a smattering of ideas from Hinduism and Buddhism. Templeton structures the motivational laws into weekday readings for 40 weeks, suggesting that the book be used as a school text during the academic year. Unfortunately, it is repetitive and too long by half (do we really need separate laws for "The tree is known by its fruits" and "You shall know them by their fruits"?). The attractive design, which surrounds each of Templeton's essays with additional quotations, cannot quite redeem this redundant digest of positive thinking. (Apr.)n
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"Having spent his life studying world religions and spiritual practices, Templeton has translated this mass of information into 200 weekly sessions of study. Templeton's sources are extensive, including teachings from Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Confucianism, Taoism, Sikhism, Zen, and Zoroastrianism. The material was selected for its ability to uplift the mind and contribute to the growth of wisdom and a peaceful heart.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Templeton Foundation Press (April 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890151912
• ISBN-13: 978-1890151911
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #420,728 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A most profound book and highly recommended reading, May 17, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Wisdom From World Religions: Pathways Toward Heaven On Earth by Sir John Templeton (Rhodes scholar and founder of the John Templeton Foundation and the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion) is an impressive and memorable collection of anecdotes, meaningful teachings, insights, and much more thoughts of spiritual enlightenment drawn from religions and religious individuals worldwide, ranging from Christianity and Islam to Hinduism and Confucianism. One does not necessarily need to practice a religion or hold to a particular belief system in order to incorporate fruits of this cornucopia of wisdom teachings into one's life. A broad, exhaustive, powerful compendium of tenets for self-improvement, morality, and love, Wisdom From World Religions is a most profound book and highly recommended reading for students of religion, spirituality, ethics, and morality.

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Collection of Wisdom, May 3, 2009

By	Delma Luben "Author/poet/editor" (Tucson, Arizona) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

World-wide wisdom...

This book is interesting, entertaining, and mind-opening-- especially for those with a fixation on the ritual and ceremony of a certain religion, and not humble enough to recognize continuing revelation.

WISDOM FROM WORLD RELIGIONS reveals how worship of tradition stagnates. But it does not challenge one believer against another, discuss different degrees of truth in theology, or the varied aspects of Wisdom toward better living. It is not provocative-- but a calming adventure of insights...

Anyone interested in religious history and philosophy will thoroughly enjoy the myriad quotes from all the different world religions.