The Sacred Anthology, Oriental: A Book Of Ethnical Scriptures (1877)

By Moncure Daniel Conway

Book Overview

The Sacred Anthology, Oriental: A Book Of Ethnical Scriptures is a book written by Moncure Daniel Conway and published in 1877. The book is a collection of religious texts and scriptures from various Eastern cultures, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Zoroastrianism. The author has compiled these texts in order to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the diverse spiritual beliefs and practices of the Eastern world. The book includes translations of ancient texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, the Tao Te Ching, and the Dhammapada, as well as lesser-known texts from various cultures. The author also provides commentary and analysis of each text, offering insight into the cultural and historical context in which they were written. The Sacred Anthology, Oriental is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of Eastern religions and cultures, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the spiritual traditions of the past.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167240979
• ISBN13: 9781167240973
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"