The Sacred Writings of the East - 5 Books in One Edition


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The Light of Asia, subtitled The Great Renunciation, is in a form of a narrative poem. The book endeavors to describe the life and time of Prince Gautama Siddhartha, who after attaining enlightenment became The Buddha, The Awakened One. The book presents his life, character, and philosophy, in a series of verses. It is a free adaptation of the Lalitavistara. A few decades before the book's publication, very little was known outside Asia about the Buddha and Buddhism, the religion which he founded, and which had existed for about twenty-five centuries. Arnold's book was one of the first successful attempts to popularize Buddhism for a Western readership. The Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Hindu scripture in Sanskrit that is part of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. Contents: The Light of Asia The Song Celestial or Bhagavad-Gita (from the Mahâbhârata) The Essence of Buddhism Hindu Literature: Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti Indian Poetry: The Indian Song of Songs (Hymn to Vishnu -11 Sargas) Miscellaneous Oriental Poems: The Rajpoot Wife King Saladin The Caliph's Draught Hindoo Funeral Song Song of the Serpent-charmers Song of the Flour-mill Taza ba Taza The Mussulman Paradise Dedication of a Poem From the Sanskrit The Rajah's Ride Two Books From The Iliad Of India "The Great Journey." "The Entry Into Heaven." "Night of Slaughter." The Morning Prayer. Proverbial Wisdom From the Shlokas of the Hitopadeśa… Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) was an English poet and journalist. The literary task which he set before him was the interpretation in English verse of the life and philosophy of the East.




The Sacred Books of the East


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1884.




The Sacred Books of the East


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1897.




Friedrich Max Müller and the Sacred Books of the East


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A study of The Sacred Books of the East, a fifty-volume series of translations of Asian religious writings edited by the German-born philologist and scholar of religions, Friedrich Max Muller (1823-1900), and published by Oxford University Press between 1879 and 1910.




The Sacred Books of the East


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The Sacred Books of the East by F. Max Müller: Journey into the sacred texts of the Eastern religions with 'The Sacred Books of the East.' Compiled by F. Max Müller, this comprehensive collection brings together significant religious scriptures from ancient Indian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern traditions. From the Vedas and Upanishads to the teachings of Confucius and the wisdom of the Quran, these revered texts offer profound insights into the spiritual beliefs, rituals, and philosophies that have shaped Eastern cultures for millennia. Key Aspects of the Book 'The Sacred Books of the East': Religious Diversity: Explore the rich diversity of Eastern religions through the inclusion of sacred texts from various traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Islam, among others. Philosophical Wisdom: Encounter the profound philosophical and spiritual teachings embedded within these texts, as they address fundamental questions about existence, ethics, the nature of reality, and the path to enlightenment. Cultural Significance: Gain a deeper understanding of the cultural and historical significance of these sacred texts, as they have served as guiding principles for communities, shaped religious practices, and influenced the development of Eastern civilizations. Max Müller, a renowned scholar of comparative religion and philology, compiled 'The Sacred Books of the East.' Müller's lifelong dedication to the study of religious traditions and his expertise in ancient languages allowed him to bring together this extensive collection of sacred texts, offering readers a comprehensive resource for exploring the spiritual heritage of Eastern cultures. Müller's work continues to be celebrated for its scholarly rigor and contribution to the understanding of world religions.




Seeking the Lord of Middle Earth


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J. R. R. Tolkien, the beloved author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, brings to his work a great treasure--his Christian faith. Tolkien's literary works are so popular in part because, in some sense, they pertain to the real world. This present volume is an attempt to understand better the deep Christian influences on his work but also to explore the relevance of Tolkien's work for theology today. After examining Tolkien's fiction in order better to appreciate Christian influences, this volume takes a closer look at Tolkien's theology of fantasy, his response to the more skeptical origins of religion research, and applies his work to contemporary questions about method in biblical studies. Tolkien's Christianity informed all he wrote. Moreover, his own theology of fantasy holds great promise for contemporary theology.