Here is the answer to the desire of many thoughtful laymen for an intelligent appraisal of the great contemporary faiths. This is not a reference book, but a group of essays for the general reader on the idea, the spiritual core, of the chief religions of the modern day. Each essay is written simply and objectively by an eminent scholar, with the authority that is the fruit of a lifetime study of his subject. Fidelity to the classical tenets of each religion and a desire to permit each to speak for itself are salient ...
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Here is the answer to the desire of many thoughtful laymen for an intelligent appraisal of the great contemporary faiths. This is not a reference book, but a group of essays for the general reader on the idea, the spiritual core, of the chief religions of the modern day. Each essay is written simply and objectively by an eminent scholar, with the authority that is the fruit of a lifetime study of his subject. Fidelity to the classical tenets of each religion and a desire to permit each to speak for itself are salient features of the work of these men. They collaborated on the fundamental outline of the book, with the result that it is well integrated-not a random collection of articles. Recent events in China, Palestine, India, Indonesia, Japan and many other parts of the globe lend a special interest to the subject at this time, but this is not a book on current events. It takes a larger view, and is a study of religion in its widest connotations, as a potent force in history and as a meaningful influence in the world today. Originally published in 1946. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Grey cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Boards show light shelf wear, previous owner's name is on front paste down, light soiling to boards. Tight copy. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall Size: 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall.
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Fair in fair dust jacket. Creased dust jacket. -Disclaimer: May have a different cover image than stock photos shows, as well as being a different edition/printing, unless otherwise stated. Please contact us if you're looking for one of these specifically. Your order will ship with FREE Delivery Confirmation (Tracking). We are a family business, and your satisfaction is our goal!
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Edges foxed; G/VG, clean HB; o. n. ; no DJ. 387 pp. [Confucianism. Taoism. Hinduism. Buddhism. Shintoism. Islam. Judaism. Eastern Orthdoxy. Roman Catholicism. Protestantism]
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Good. 1947. Hardcover. Clean copy in original cloth covers with gilt title to spine. Covers dulled and showing some light shelf wear. Light foxing to inside covers and end papers. Lacking dust wrapper but remains a good copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. Second edition. Fine in an about Very good dustwrapper. Dustwrapper browning, fading, with a few creases. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
