"Scriptures of the World's Religions", third edition is an anthology that gathers together many of the world's most influential sacred texts This leading book includes chapters on the twelve major rаэхзшeligious traditions today, plus two additional chapters on indigenous religious practices With comprehensive introductions in each chapter, the selected writings emphasize the religions founders, central doctrines, and historical development The translated texts in tблфпдhis collection are stylistically clear and up-to-date, many of which were translated specifically for this book The selections vary in length from a few paragraphs to 10 pages It can be used in a wide range of courses including introduction to religion Авторы James Fieser John Powers.