The worlds religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor huston smith, is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the worlds predominant faiths, including hinduism, buddhism, confucianism, taoism, judaism, christianity, islam, as well as regional native traditions. The main characters of this religion, non fiction story are. He is the focus of a fivepart pbs television series with bill moyers and has taught at washington university, the massachusetts institute of technology. The center for world spiritualitys marc gafni and mariana caplan interview huston smith and discuss his views and opinion of the idea of world spirituality. He was largely responsible for introducing eastern religion to americans with his 1950s tv series, the religions of man. The worlds religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor huston smith tales of wonder, is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the worlds predominant faiths, including hinduism, buddhism, confucianism, taoism, judaism, christianity, islam, as well as regional native traditions. Onethird of our western civilization bears the mark of its jewish ancestry. His biographical sketch revealed something of the reason he understood the worlds religions so well. Hinduism, buddhism, confucianism, taoism, islam, judaism, and christianity. Beyond the postmodern mind excerpt thinking allowed w jeffrey mishlove duration.
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This book was intended to be a brief survey without an indepth analysis. What lifted the jews from obscurity to permanent religious greatness was their passion for meaning. The book was first published in 1958 and has been translated into twelve languages. The search for religious justice a conversation with walter echohawk pawnee 3.
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He has served on the faculties of washington university in st. But this book does more than present the history and spirit of the major religions as you. Our great wisdom traditions by smith, huston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The worlds religions our great wisdom traditions chapter ii. Huston smith in new york in 2005, after the publication of his book the soul of christianity. He was widely regarded as one of the world s most influential figures in religious studies. Reading it at least twice and reflecting on it will increase your understanding.
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