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The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions
The World's Religions Our Great Wisdom Traditions
Author: Huston Smith
ISBN-13: 9780062508119
ISBN-10: 0062508113
Publication Date: 9/13/1991
Pages: 416
Rating:
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 42 ratings
Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
Book Type: Paperback
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gibsongirl avatar reviewed The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions on + 18 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
A reading standard in university religious study programs for good reason. This text is thorough and generous. An excellent overview of the world's great faiths.
carlamo avatar reviewed The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions on + 269 more book reviews
Fascinating book by an incredible author
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A great reference book on the major religions of the world. Very readable.
Zydeco avatar reviewed The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions on + 80 more book reviews
Good info but Smith's clumsy sentence structure makes for a difficult read at times.
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very good survey of the many world's religions without much bias to a particular belief system.
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Excellent book for understand our world's religions. Smith writes in an easy to understand format. I would recommend this book for students and anyone that is interested in opening their mind to other religions.
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essential elements and teachings of the world's predominat faiths
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Just what I wanted. A good overview of the major religions.