God's Breath
Sacred Scriptures of the World -- The Essential Texts of Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Sufism, Taoism
- Paperback
560 pages
- Release Date
29 September 2000
Summary
For millennia seekers of truth have found God in a handful of sacred texts. Now God’s Breath gathers together selections from seven of the world’s major wisdom traditions. The title comes from a Zen saying, “To understand God is to listen. Listen to Jesus and Muhammad and Buddha, but don’t get caught up in the names. Listen beyond them listen to God’s breath.” Elegantly presented with detailed woodcuts and enlightening introductions by noted scholars, leading thinkers, writers and spiritual t…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781569246184 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1569246181 |
| Author: | Aaron Kenedi, Professor John Miller, Thomas Moore, John Miller |
| Publisher: | Marlowe & Co |
| Imprint: | Marlowe & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 560 |
| Release Date: | 29 September 2000 |
| Weight: | 744g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 154mm x 31mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“A valuable compendium of sacred texts…. This is an essential companion for students of world religions.” -Publishers Weekly
About The Author
Aaron Kenedi
JOHN MILLER was professor of early modern history at Queen Mary’s, London. He is the author of a number of books, including The Stuarts and biographies of Charles II and James II. Thomas Moore is the author of the phemonenal bestseller CARE OF THE SOUL. He lived as a Catholic monk for 12 years and later became a psychotherapist, with degrees in theology, musicology and religion. He now lectures extensively throughout the world.
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