Holy Book in Comparative Perspective

Author: Denny, Frederick and Taylor, Rodney

Description: A collection of articles that provide an authoritative, comprehensive and up-to-date descriptive survey of the scriptures of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Islam, Zoroastrianism, and Christianity. Also included is a special chapter on the transmission of sacred traditions among illiterate peoples. Each tradition has been covered by a recognized specialist.