| Description |
xiv, 914 pages ; 27 cm |
| Contents |
pt. 1. Ultimate reality and the purpose of human existence. Ultimate reality ; Divine law, truth, and cosmic principle ; The purpose of life for the individual ; The purpose of life in the family and society ; The purpose of life in the natural world ; Life beyond death and the spiritual world -- pt. 2. Evil, sin and the human fall. The Human condition ; Fall and deviation ; The Major sins -- pt. 3. Salvation and the savior. Salvation-liberation-enlightenment ; The founder -- pt. 4. The Religious life. Responsibility and predestination ; Self-cultivation and spiritual growth ; Faith ; Wisdom ; Worship ; Offering and sacrifice ; Self-denial and renunciation ; Live for others -- pt. 5. Providence, society, and the kingdom of heaven. Good government and the welfare of society ; Eschatology and messianic hope. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Subject |
Religions -- Quotations, maxims, etc.
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Religions. (OCoLC)fst01093898
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| Genre/Form |
Quotations. (OCoLC)fst01423792
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| Added Author |
Wilson, Andrew, 1950-
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International Religious Foundation.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: World scripture. New York : International Religious Foundation : Distributed by Paragon House, ©1991 (OCoLC)649657458 |
| ISBN |
0892261293 |
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9780892261291 |
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