A World Religions Reader

This reader brings together primary material from the major religions of the world, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. It combines passages from the scriptures, with classic statements from major thinkers and institutions. Within each section material is organized around five headings: "The religious mind", "World views", "Institutions and rituals", "Ethical expression and "Modern outlook". The volume also includes editorial introductions, and discussion and essay questions.