{"product_id":"the-holy-book-in-comparative-perspective-paperback","title":"The Holy Book in Comparative Perspective - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrederick Denny\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRodney L. Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTen noted religious studies scholars examine the sacred scriptures of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, and Mormonism to produce an authoritative, comprehensive survey of the writings that shape the world's major religions. \u003ci\u003eThe Holy Book in Comparative Perspective\u003c\/i\u003e concentrates on the origins, forms, and functions of scriptures in religious life. This volume also includes a thought-provoking chapter on the transmission of sacred traditions among nonliterate populations and a rebuttal of the widespread elevation of primitive traditions over literate traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 264\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 9 x 6.02 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 01, 1993\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758122434848,"sku":"9780872499669","price":42.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4aba0ebbae20f9db5d88b9187e8c4ef3.webp?v=1780118585","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-holy-book-in-comparative-perspective-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}