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On Hinduism
[View...]Hinduism—the world’s oldest major religion—is a mixture of faiths that have evolved from the inhabitants of the Indian subcontinent. While recognizing the immense complexity of the subject matter, the author has striven for clarity in her explanations. The author skillfully weaves together many sources to help readers understand the depth and importance of Hinduism. On Hinduism is both an historical and a philosophical account, grounded by the deep reflections of an important mind.
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The Gita
A New Translation of Hindu Sacred Scripture[View...]The Bhagavad Gita is a treasure of world religious, philosophical, and ethical literature. Part of the larger Mahabharata cycle, it is the most famous part of that great Indian epic. This book was Gandhi’s personal bible. His life exemplified its ideal of spiritual detachment in the very midst of intense conflict and action. The Gita was also a favorite text of Thoreau, Emerson, and T.S. Eliot.
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The Words of Jesus
[View...]The canonical gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, provide not only Jesus’ works but also his actions, the context within which the words are spoken. By presenting Jesus’ words without those intervening stories, we can experience Jesus’ teachings in a way that is fresh and immediate.
