Readings in World Religions

Designed for Introductory 'World Religions' studies, this book contains examples of texts important in the development, beliefs, and practices of several major traditions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucius, and Taoism. The book begins with a dense essay by historian, Mircea Eliade, on the universality of 'myth and ritual' throughout human history. At the end of each chapter, there are comments and questions raised by the texts, useful for students--of all ages.