HC 221H Cinematic Religion

The Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of the Lord," is probably the best known of all the Indian scriptures. This book includes an extensive and very readable introduction, which places the Gita in its historical setting, explains the key concepts, and brings out the universality of its teachings.

The New Revised Standard Version of the Bible is now widely recognized as the most accessible accurate translation available today.

The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching; it is a sacred text and a book of guidance, that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the Islamic religion.

This anthology provides more than 1,000 primary texts from the world's major religions: Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, along with introductions, context, and explanatory notes to guide the reader.