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This three-volume set examines primary-source documents and sacred texts from a broad range of world religions. Fahey (history, emeritus, Miami Univ., OH) has assembled 100 signed, chronologically arranged articles, each about 10,000 words in length, from 70 contributors. Following each article is the full text of the source document. The entries are informative and well written, placing the studied text within its proper context. To accomplish this, each entry contains a time line listing important events that preceded the document; a short "About the Author" biography, if the author is kn...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Gr 10 Up—This unique resource presents significant primary-source material from all major and many minor traditions, from 2404 BCE to 2002 CE. Each document is accompanied by an overview; context, date, and author information; explanation and analysis; essential quotations; study questions; comments on the work's audience and religious and societal impact; further reading suggestions; and a glossary. The thought-prov...Log In or Sign Up to Read More