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HarperCollins Publishers Inc The World'S Religions by Huston Smith
In honor of its 50th anniversary comes a special edition of Huston Smiths masterpiece The Worlds Religions the classic exploration of the essential elements and teachings of the worlds predominant faiths. Emphasizing the inner rather than the institutional dimensions of Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism Taoism Judaism Christianity and Islam Smith devotes special attention to Zen and Tibetan Buddhism Sufism indigenous religions and the teachings of Jesus. He convincingly conveys the unique appeal and gifts of each of the traditions and reveals their hold on the human heart and imagination. This special plus edition will include an essay by Smith which provides an overview of his life spent Exploring the Worlds Religious Frontiers.