With a new preface and fresh package, this completely revised and updated version of The Religions of Man 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... more »

ISBN-13: 9780062508119
ISBN-10: 0062508113
Publication Date: 9/13/1991
Pages: 416
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Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Cindy C. (gibsongirl) reviewed The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions on 10/12/2007 + 18 more book reviews

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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.

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Zachariah K. reviewed The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions on 8/28/2011 + 3 more book reviews

Just what I wanted. A good overview of the major religions.

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Candis H. reviewed The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions on 2/21/2008 + 6 more book reviews

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.