Wipf & Stock Publishers
Sacred Texts and Authority
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9781597525053
ISBN13:
9781597525053
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Sacred Texts and Authority
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A man takes the Qur'an in his hand, carefully pronouncing each syllable of Arabic, repeating the language of Allah. A family gathers together to read the story of Christ's passion. A young nun pores over the sutras, searching for an answer. Sacred Texts and Authority probes what five great world religions mean by the term ""sacred text."" For many religions a text might include a person or drama or dance--as much as a document--informing teachings that will be remembered through the passage of time. How are such texts related to authoritative teachings? What sorts of claims does a traditional authority hold on current believers and seekers? These insightful questions are answered by authorities on each tradition.
| Author: Jacob Neusner |
| Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers |
| Publication Date: Mar 01, 2008 |
| Number of Pages: 182 pages |
| Binding: Paperback or Softback |
| ISBN-10: 1597525057 |
| ISBN-13: 9781597525053 |