Sacred Books of the East
by F. Max Muller, F. Max Müller (Editor)
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These subsets of the Sacred Books of the East series include translations of all the most important works of the seven non-Christian religions which have exercised a profound influence on the civilizations of the continent of Asia. The Vedic Brahmanic System claims 21 volumes, Buddhism 10, and Jainism 2; 8 volumes comprise Sacred Books of the Parsees; 2 volumes represent Islam; and 6 the two main indigenous systems of China. The works were translated by twenty leading authorities in their show more respective fields. show lessTags
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Sacred Books of the East (All 50 Volumes)
Common Knowledge
- First words
- The Vedic Humms are among the most interesting portions of Hindoo Literature.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)To sing the praises of the lordly monk, and declare his acts from first to last, without self-seeking or self-honor, without desire for personal renown, but following what the scriptures say, to benefit the world, has been my aim.
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- Genres
- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, General Nonfiction
- DDC/MDS
- 295.8 — Religion Other religions Zoroastrianism (Mazdaism, Parseeism) Sacred Texts
- LCC
- BL1010 .S3 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Religions. Mythology. Rationalism Religions. Mythology. Rationalism History and principles of religions Asian. Oriental General
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- English
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