Sacred Books of the East by Epiphanius Wilson et al.

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Editor Wilson, Epiphanius, 1845-1916
Contributor Aśvaghosha, 80?-150?
Contributor Carlyle, Thomas, 1795-1881
Translator Beal, Samuel, 1825-1889
Translator Darmesteter, James, 1849-1894
Translator Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max), 1823-1900
Translator Sale, George, 1697?-1736
Title Sacred Books of the East
Edition Revised Edition
Original Publication [S.l. : s.n.], 1900
Note Reading ease score: 70.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Vedic Hymns -- Selections from the Zend-Avesta -- Dhammapada -- Upanishads -- Mohammed and Mohammedanism, by Carlyle -- Selections from The Koran -- Life of Buddha.
Credits E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland, John Hagerson, David King, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Sacred Books of the East" by Epiphanius Wilson et al. is a collection of ancient religious texts that were compiled and translated in the early 20th century. This volume includes significant works from Hindu, Zoroastrian, Buddhist, and Islamic traditions, such as selections from Vedic hymns, the Zend-Avesta, the Dhammapada, the Upanishads, the Koran, and the life of Buddha. The overarching topic of this work is a diverse exploration of the religious and philosophical ideas that have influenced Eastern spirituality. The opening of the book introduces various selections, beginning with the Vedic Hymns, which are celebrated for their poetic quality and profound religious significance. The author provides context about the hymns, highlighting their elemental themes of nature and devotion to divine entities, particularly focusing on the notion of an "Unknown God." The translations feature invocations to the Maruts, storm gods associated with rain and vitality, as the hymns celebrate their power and seek their blessings. This introduction sets the stage for a comprehensive examination of Eastern sacred texts, underscoring their cultural and spiritual importance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PL: Language and Literatures: Languages and literatures of Eastern Asia, Africa, Oceania
Subject Oriental literature -- Translations into English
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EBook-No. 12894
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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