Sacred Writings: In Two Volumes, Volume Ii: Christian, Part Ii; Buddhist; Hindu; Mohammedan
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Among the most ambitious publishing endeavours of the twentieth century, Sacred Writings: In Two Volumes, Volume II stands as an authoritative compendium of humanity's most profound spiritual texts, drawn from the Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Mohammedan traditions. Edited by Charles W. Eliot, LL.D., as part of the celebrated Harvard Classics series, this volume presents a carefully curated selection of canonical religious literature, complete with scholarly introductions and contextual notes that illuminate the historical and theological significance of each text. The collection chronicles the spiritual wisdom of civilisations across centuries, offering readers a rare, panoramic view of the moral and metaphysical foundations upon which much of the world's culture has been built. From the devotional intricacies of Christian scripture to the meditative philosophy of Buddhist sutras and the rich mythological depth of Hindu sacred verse, each tradition is given its due weight and scholarly respect. Eliot's editorial vision, which underpins the entire Harvard Classics project, was one of democratic intellectual access — the belief that a curated five-foot shelf of great books could constitute a comprehensive liberal education. This volume reflects that ambition with remarkable range and rigour, presenting sacred texts not merely as objects of faith but as foundational literary and philosophical monuments of world civilisation. Published by Grolier Enterprises Corp. of Danbury, Connecticut, this edition remains a distinguished reference for scholars, students, and curious minds alike — leaving one to wonder which truth, buried within these ancient pages, has yet to be fully understood.
Author: Charles W. Eliot
Format: Hardback
Genre: Religion
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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Among the most ambitious publishing endeavours of the twentieth century, Sacred Writings: In Two Volumes, Volume II stands as an authoritative compendium of humanity's most profound spiritual texts, drawn from the Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, and Mohammedan traditions. Edited by Charles W. Eliot, LL.D., as part of the celebrated Harvard Classics series, this volume presents a carefully curated selection of canonical religious literature, complete with scholarly introductions and contextual notes that illuminate the historical and theological significance of each text. The collection chronicles the spiritual wisdom of civilisations across centuries, offering readers a rare, panoramic view of the moral and metaphysical foundations upon which much of the world's culture has been built. From the devotional intricacies of Christian scripture to the meditative philosophy of Buddhist sutras and the rich mythological depth of Hindu sacred verse, each tradition is given its due weight and scholarly respect. Eliot's editorial vision, which underpins the entire Harvard Classics project, was one of democratic intellectual access — the belief that a curated five-foot shelf of great books could constitute a comprehensive liberal education. This volume reflects that ambition with remarkable range and rigour, presenting sacred texts not merely as objects of faith but as foundational literary and philosophical monuments of world civilisation. Published by Grolier Enterprises Corp. of Danbury, Connecticut, this edition remains a distinguished reference for scholars, students, and curious minds alike — leaving one to wonder which truth, buried within these ancient pages, has yet to be fully understood.