Sacred Books of the World : From the formulas and invocations of primitive magic to the hymns and revelations of the twentieth century.
London: Penguin, 1959. Reprint. Softcover. Very Good Condition. Item #521322
345 pages. Sacred Books of the World is A.C. Bouquet's ambitious, panoramic anthology tracing humanity's religious expression from the earliest magical formulas and ritual invocations to the structured scriptures of the major world faiths. Bouquet selects and comments on texts from a wide range of traditions ancient Near Eastern religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and various tribal and archaic belief systems showing how ideas of the divine, morality, cosmology and ritual evolved across cultures and centuries. His commentary is clear, comparative and historically grounded, aimed at helping general readers understand both the diversity of sacred writing and the underlying patterns that link them. As a Penguin title, it sits firmly within the mid-century project of making global religious and cultural history accessible, structured and readable. Original printed card covers. Covers lightly marked. Spine sunned. Contents clean. Size: 11 x 19 cms. Category: Varied Books; New Arrivals; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.
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