"Four Wise Men offers a compelling and provocative comparative study of extraordinarily gifted leaders whose lives and teachings not only shaped great world religions, they provided invaluable, timeless guides for how to live well even in the face of great adversity. Many who know Mark Muesse from his popular contributions to The Great Courses have already discovered his rare gifts as a teacher-scholar able to reach a wide audience. Four Wise Men is a superb, yet accessible resource for college and divinity students, book clubs, serious adult study programs in churches, and a wide range of interested non-specialists. I'll be using this book in courses on Comparative Religion for many years to come!"
CHARLES KIMBALL, Presidential Professor and Director of The Religious Studies, University of Oklahoma; Author of When Religion Becomes Evil: Five Warning Signs

Confucius, the Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad are among the most thoughtful and influential people in history. By their words and examples, they have inspired countless individuals to live better and more meaningful lives and have shaped the institutions and worldviews we know today. Four Wise Men is an accessible introduction to each of these sages, viewed in their historical context, and a provocative comparison of their lives and teachings. Through careful study, Four Wise Men examines the ways these fascinating figures speak as one, as well as the ways in which they differ. Although their voices come from the distant past, these men still have wise words to say to us today.
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A comparative study of the lives and thought of four of the greatest sages in history, and how their legacies shape the world in which we live.
Acknowledgments A Note on Translations and Transliterations Introduction 1. Confucius 2. The Buddha 3. Jesus 4. Muhammad Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Works Cited For Further Study

Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9780718895228
Publisert
1900
Utgiver
Vendor
Lutterworth Press
Vekt
500 gr
Høyde
229 mm
Bredde
153 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
350

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Biografisk notat

Mark W. Muesse is the W.J. Millard Professor of Religious Studies at Rhodes College. He is also author of The Hindu Traditions (2011) and The Age of the Sages (2013).