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# Covers 8 major world religions 50 years of timeless wisdom 2M+ copies sold, scholarly yet accessible The World's Religions: A Study of the Essential Teachings of the World's Major Faiths (Plus)

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## Summary

> 🌟 Unlock the world’s faiths — your essential guide to spiritual mastery!

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## Key Features

- • **Timeless Classic:** Celebrating 50 years as the definitive guide in comparative religion.
- • **Trusted Authority:** Authored by pioneering professor Huston Smith, a cornerstone for students and seekers alike.
- • **Sympathetic Insights:** Experience faiths from the inside with profound respect and clarity.
- • **Accessible Scholarship:** Complex spiritual teachings translated into engaging, readable narratives.
- • **Comprehensive Coverage:** Explore Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and native traditions.

## Overview

The World's Religions: A Study of the Essential Teachings of the World's Major Faiths (50th Anniversary Edition) by Huston Smith is a definitive, bestselling guide that explores the core teachings of eight major world religions with scholarly insight and accessible prose. With over two million copies sold since 1958, this classic remains a foundational text for students and seekers aiming to understand global faith traditions from an empathetic, inside perspective.

## Description

The World’s Religions, by beloved author and pioneering professor Huston Smith (
Tales of Wonder
), is the definitive classic for introducing the essential elements and teachings of the world’s predominant faiths. This essential guide to comparative religion covers Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, as well as regional native traditions.
This revised and updated edition provides sympathetic descriptions of the various traditions, explaining how they work “from the inside,” which is a big reason why this cherished classic of religious studies has sold more than two million copies since it first appeared in 1958.
For decades, students and seekers have turned to this landmark text for its clear, objective, and engaging exploration of humanity’s most enduring spiritual traditions.
Sympathetic Introductions: Go beyond doctrine to understand the world’s major faiths as they are experienced “from the inside,” with respect and profound insight.
Covers Major World Religions: Journey through the essential teachings of Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Scholarly Yet Accessible: Written by a pioneering professor, this book translates complex ideas into a readable and compelling narrative, perfect for students and general readers alike.
A Foundational Text: Discover why this cherished classic has been a foundational text in religious studies for generations, selling more than two million copies.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Asin | 0061660183 |
| Dimensions | 5.31 x 1.01 x 8 inches |
| Edition | Anniversary |
| Isbn 10 | 9780061660184 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-0061660184 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 448 pages |
| Publication Date | May 12, 2009 |
| Publisher | HarperOne |

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