Gems from the World's Great ScripturesPowerful insights into the scriptures of the six world religions that have offered hope and solace since the beginning of time. Have you ever wondered what other religions teach about creation, prayer, and faith? Gems from the World's Great Scriptures answers these questions and more in a an expertly arranged selection of scriptures taken from six major religions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and the Baha'i Faith. Each chapter covers a different theme and offers insight and inspiration assembled from the sacred writings of different faiths. |
Contents
MEDITATION | 4 |
Gems from the Hindu Teachings | 11 |
Gems from the Hindu Teachings | 22 |
Gems from the Baháí Teachings | 28 |
Gems from the Hindu Teachings | 36 |
Gems from the Hindu Teachings 56 | 56 |
Gems from the Buddhist Teachings | 71 |
Common terms and phrases
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