Scriptures of the World's Religions

The fifth edition of Scriptures of the World's Religions brings together many of the world's most influential sacred texts. This text includes chapters on the 12 major religious traditions today, plus two chapters on indigenous religious practices. With comprehensive introductions in each chapter, the selected writings emphasize each religion's founders, central doctrines, and historical development. The translated texts in this collection, many of which were translated specifically for this book, are stylistically clear and up-to-date. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html

Table of Contents:
Hinduism Introduction Vedas Vedanta: The Upanis.ads and Their Commentaries Yoga Puran.as and Epics Devotional Literature Treatises on DharmaJainism Introduction Jaina ScripturesBuddhism Introduction The Life of the Buddha Pali Canon Mahaya na Scriptures Tibetan Buddhist Scriptures Chinese and Japanese Buddhist Scriptures Sikhism Introduction Sikh ScripturesConfucianism Introduction Confucian Scriptures Daoism Introduction Daoist Scriptures Shinto Introduction Shinto Scriptures Australian Aboriginal Religion Introduction Australian Aboriginal Myths Zoroastrianism Introduction The Avesta Pahlavi Writings Zurvan Writings Judaism Introduction Books of Moses Conquest and United Kingdom Divided Kingdom and Exile Post-Exilic Writings Rabbinic Writings Medieval Judaism Recent Movements Orthodox Judaism: Service Prayer for the Day of AtonementChristianity Introduction Jesus' Birth and Ministry Jesus' Death New Testament Church Noncanonical Gospels Early Statements of Faith Church Fathers, Saints, and Mystics The Rule of Saint Benedict The Council of Trent Pope Leo XIII On the Condition of Labor: Rerum Novarum Protestant Statements of Faith Recent Sectarian Movements Islam Introduction Qur'an: Muhammad in Mecca Qur'an: Muhammad in Medina Hadith Sunni and Shi'i Writings Sufi Writings Baha'i Faith Introduction The Bab Baha'u'llah Abdu'l-Baha Shoghi Effendi The Universal House of Justice Indigenous Religions of the West Introduction Africa War of the Gods: Yoruba Myth America Origin of Corn: Creek Myth

About the Author :
James Fieser is a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tennessee at Martin. He received his B.A. from Berea College, and his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from Purdue University. He is author, co-author or editor of ten textbooks, including Philosophy: A Historical Survey with Essential Readings (9/e 2014), Scriptures of the World's Religions (5/e 2014), Ethics: Discovering Right and Wrong (7/e 2012), Business Ethics and the Bottom Line (2012), A Historical Introduction to Philosophy (2003), and Moral Philosophy through the Ages (2001). He has edited and annotated the ten-volume Early Responses to Hume (2/e 2005) and the five-volume Scottish Common Sense Philosophy (2000). He is founder and general editor of the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy web site (www.iep.utm.edu). His personal website can be accessed at www.utm.edu/staff/jfieser.