Comparative religion Books

The guiding idea of this book has been to gather together sayings, maxims, and aphorisms, which, in some respect or other are of profound and permanent spiritual value. Moreover, the net has been cast wide, with the result that the selected items are...

This series of books explores what it means to live and worship among the many faiths unique to America's neighborhoods. Each book in the series illuminates the questions Christians have about other faiths such as Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Jainism,...

Mining information from mythology, folklore, religious texts, and fairy tales from around the world, a foremost expert on symbols explains word origins and their meanings. The ultimate symbols are the letters and words in language as Bayley moves beyond...

This fascinating book traces various mythologies of the sun from the earliest of times in ancient Sumeria up through and including modern Christianity. The various sun myths that preceded Christianity became common to most cultures, as cultures often...

Prasad writes that the Vedas are the oldest written source of theology and, ultimately, the source of all other theological systems. He takes major religious themes--such as good and evil, the afterlife, resurrection and the name used for god in the...

Phallic worship has been practiced by many varied and widespread cultures throughout the world for thousands of years. The male phallic was recognized as the bringer of life and the progenitor of the human race. As with many ancient cultures, a more...

This book provides a systematic and logical approach to the origins of religion. Many common themes are shown to exist between Christianity and earlier Pagan religions that go back in time centuries before Christianity itself. Carpenter makes an effort...

A systematic analysis of the myth cycle of Paraśurāma ("Rāma with the Axe"), an avatára of Viṣṇu with a much darker reputation.The Other Rāma presents a systematic analysis of the myth cycle of Paraśurāma ("Rāma with the Axe"), an avatára of Viṣṇu best...

Broadens the parameters of religious studies by accounting for material acts that help shape religious worlds.In Material Acts in Everyday Hindu Worlds, Joyce Burkhalter Flueckiger analyzes the agency of materiality-the ability of materials to have an...

Studies the original vocabulary of Frithjof Schuon, its relevance to comparative religion, and the status of metaphysical and theological terms in religion.

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"Confucianism and Its Rivals" by Herbert A. Giles offers a comprehensive exploration of the rich tapestry of Chinese religions, spanning the dominance of Confucianism and Taoism to the historical role of Northern Buddhism. As China's state religion,...

The volume assesses the role of religion in cooperation and prosocial behaviour using ethnographic and experimental methods in eight field sites. It presents results from the first phase of Evolution of Religion and Morality Project.

This issue of the Review of Religions presents an exploration of the significance of spiritual and ethical values in the modern world. Featuring insightful articles and interviews from prominent voices, it provides a thoughtful and persuasive argument...

This monumental work offers a sweeping survey of the literature and traditions of the Eastern world. From Hindu epics to Buddhist sutras, Horne traces the evolution of the major religious and philosophical traditions of the East. With its insightful...

This book is a fascinating exploration of the Babylonian Flood Stories and their relation to other flood myths from around the world. The author examines the similarities and differences between the various stories, and explores their possible origins...

Worcester provides a clear and insightful analysis of the Jewish sacrifices as they relate to the Christian faith. This book sheds new light on the ancient Jewish religious practices and provides a deeper understanding of the links between Judaism and...

In this groundbreaking work, noted scholar Timothy Richard offers a unique look at the religious beliefs of the Chinese people. With detailed descriptions of the country's many gods and ritual practices, this book is an essential resource for anyone...

Cet ouvrage présente les livres sacrés de plusieurs grandes religions, dont l'hindouisme, le bouddhisme, le zoroastrisme et le taoïsme. Les lecteurs découvriront la richesse et la diversité de ces traditions spirituelles.This work has been selected by...

Esta obra es un tratado sobre mitología y religión antigua. El autor, un jesuita y erudito barroco español del siglo XVII, ofrece en este libro una visión detallada y profunda de las deidades paganas más importantes de la antigüedad, así como información...

Mayo's book is a comprehensive study of the world's pagan gods, goddesses, and religious practices. He draws upon primary sources to provide a detailed, analytical account of idolatrous practices. In addition to the two volumes on mythology, the third...

An in-depth analysis of the similarities and differences between Christianity and Buddhism, drawing on the author's extensive knowledge of both religions. Hardy presents a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of the two worldviews, highlighting their...

This seminal work of comparative religion traces the development of religious thought and belief among the ancient Greek and Hebrew cultures. Mackay argues that the Greeks valued reason and aesthetics, while the Hebrews emphasized morality and...

Originally published in 1913, this book provides a comparative survey of the major religions of the world, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The author, a prominent scholar of religion, examines the beliefs, practices, and...

This classic work examines the traditional religions of various African peoples, tracing their beliefs, practices, and customs. The author delves into the spiritual world of the Africans, exploring their ideas of creation, life, death, and the afterlife...

Dieses Buch beschreibt die persische Religion und ihre Geschichte und geben einen Einblick in die religiösen Praktiken der Perser. Carl Clemen hat gründlich recherchiert und dabei eine Vielzahl von antiken griechischen und römischen Schriften untersucht,...

Ce livre est une étude approfondie sur les religions sémitiques, de l'Antiquité au Moyen Âge. Le père Marie-Joseph Lagrange aborde les questions de l'origine, de la diversité et de l'évolution de ces religions, ainsi que de leur influence sur l'histoire...

In this influential work of comparative religion, Chase argues that there is a common underlying truth to all the world's religions, which he identifies as the worship of a divine, creative principle. Drawing on a range of traditions, including...

Découvrez une histoire globale des religions avec l'ouvrage de Maurice Vernes. Ce livre retrace les grandes étapes de l'évolution des religions dans le monde, en proposant une analyse approfondie des principales traditions.This work has been selected by...

A comprehensive survey of world religions, with a focus on the major monotheistic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, as well as various smaller Christian denominations, Deism, and Atheism.This work has been selected by scholars as being...

Originally published in 1896, this book offers a comparative analysis of Judaism and Christianity, focusing on their shared historical and theological roots, as well as their points of divergence. Wise draws on a range of sources to explore the...

A thorough and scholarly examination of the historical and archaeological evidence surrounding the origin and authenticity of the Book of Mormon, the central scripture of the Latter-Day Saints movement. The author takes a critical and objective approach,...

This book delves into the theology of the Chinese and provides insight into the most appropriate term for expressing the deity in the Chinese language. Medhurst brings his significant expertise in China to explore the complexities of the culture and...

Kalisch's examination of the differences between Judaism and Christianity provides a thought-provoking analysis of the book of Matthew. Through a critical lens, he offers insight into the theological divergences between the two religions and challenges...

Written in the early 20th century, this manual provides a detailed exposition of the arguments that Muslims use to reject Christianity, and offers Christian apologists practical advice on how to respond. While some of the polemics may seem dated by...

In this work, the author examines the origins and evolution of pagan idolatry throughout history. He argues that many ancient religious practices can be traced back to a common source in the early days of humanity. Readers interested in religious studies...