A completely
new edition of one of the most popular and readable introductions to the
history of religions ever published--more than 1.5 million copies sold.
"An excellent study for the thoughtful layman."--Booklist, on
the earlier edition.
Publisher
Originally titled The
Religions of Man, this completely revised and updated edition of
Smith's masterpiece, now with an engaging new foreword, explores the
essential elements and teachings of the world's predominant faiths,
including:
Hinduism,
Buddhism,
Confucianism,
Taoism,
Islam,
Judaism,
Christianity,
and the native traditions of the Americas, Australia, Africa, and
Oceania.
Emphasizing the inner-rather than institutional-dimensions of these
religions, Smith devotes special attention to Zen and Tibetan Buddhism,
Sufism, and the teachings of Jesus. He convincingly conveys the unique
appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the
human heart and imagination.
"This is
not only the best book of its kind, there is nothing else in its
league." —Stephen Mitchell
"Huston
Smith's classic on the world's religions has justifiably become as
venerable as the old texts he studies. I'm thrilled to see it enjoying
yet another incarnation. It is more important today than it was in its
first printing, and I urge everyone to make it the core of their home
library." —Thomas Moore
"This is one
book on world religions I can't do without. I return to it often--and
always with reward." —Bill Moyers
"The best
one-volume book on world religions remains Huston Smith's THE WORLD
RELIGIONS." —Library Journal
"Intelligent,
clearly written...reveals the spirit of each faith." —New
York Times
"Intelligent,
clearly written...reveals the spirit of each faith." —NEW
YORK TIMES
"The best
one-volume book on world religions remains Huston Smith's THE WORLD'S
RELIGIONS." —LIBRARY JOURNAL
The
World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions