Scripture in the World Religions A Short Introduction

Name: Scripture in the World Religions A Short Introduction
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ISBN: 9781851682447

ISBN-10: 1851682449

ISBN-13: 9781851682447

Edition: 2000

Authors: Harold G. Coward

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This is a concise introduction to scripture in the world religions. It offers an evaluation of the sacred word, and covers everything from the role of the mantra in the eastern relgions to the lives of the ancient scribes.

Book details

Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
Publication date: 8/31/2000
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.726
Language: English

Harold G. Coward is the director of the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria in British Columbia.David J. Goa is curator emeritus of the Provincial Museum of Alberta.



Preface



Scripture In Judaism


Moses and the Written Torah


The Rabbis and the Oral Torah


Exegesis


The Study of the Torah


Torah in Relation to Other Scriptures



Scripture In Christianity


Jesus and the Oral Tradition


The Written New Testament


Exegesis


Functions of Scripture in Christian Life


The New Testament in Relation to Other Scriptures



Scripture In Islam


Muhammad and the Revelation of the Qur'an


The Oral or Recited Text


The Written Text


Exegesis


The Qur'an in Daily Piety and Practice


The Qur'an in Relation to Other Scriptures



Scripture In Hinduism


Hindu Sacred Books


The Hindu View of Language


Oral Texts


Written Texts


Techniques of Exegesis


The Veda in Relation to Other Scriptures



Scripture In Sikhism


The Place of Scripture in the Sikh Tradition


The Experience of Scripture as Guru


Vak Lao--Taking the Advice of the Word


Changes in the Sikh Experience of Scripture from Living in Canada



Scripture In Buddhism


Buddha, the Founder of the Scripture


The Canon and the Monastic Communities


The Oral Texts


The Written Texts


Buddhist Exegesis


The Tripitaka in Relation to Other Scriptures



Scripture And The Future Of Religions


Oral and Written Scripture


The Future of Scripture


Notes


Index