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Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions

Marilyn McFarlane

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Description:Within this book lies a priceless treasure: the world of sacred myths. Here in one sumptuously illustrated collection are thirty-five of the best-known and loved stories of seven of our world's religions. Read or listen to their stories and you will understand more about different beliefs and the people who base their lives on them.The stories, taken from the mythic traditions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American, and Sacred Earth, represent a rich storehouse of history, tradition, and symbols of humanity's deepest needs and longings. They are our spiritual legacy.Sacred Myths gives equal importance and credence to each religion, conveying the message that there are many paths to truth and all deserve respect.Each chapter has been checked for accuracy and approved by appropriate religious authorities and representatives. the book includes a brief explanation of each religion includes a brief explanation of each religion, suggested reading list, glossary of terms and pronunciation key.Inspiring and illuminating, Sacred Myths is a spiritual heirloom for readers of all ages.(Jacket Description)Your children (and you) will fall into this book. Even before the stories begin, the illustrations envelop you in their lush, exotic worlds, where enchanted lakes yield treasure, virgins give birth, and elephants hold up the world. Marilyn McFarlane retells five classic stories in each of seven major religious traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American and a miscellaneous category of Greek and other pagan myths she calls Sacred Earth. Many you'll recognize—David and Goliath, the Loaves and the Fishes, the Buddha and the Bodhi Tree—and others will be as fresh and captivating to you as they are to your children. Appends useful Pronunciation Guide, Glossary and list of Further Reading.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions. To get started finding Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Sibyl Publications

Release: 1996

ISBN: 0963832778

Description: Within this book lies a priceless treasure: the world of sacred myths. Here in one sumptuously illustrated collection are thirty-five of the best-known and loved stories of seven of our world's religions. Read or listen to their stories and you will understand more about different beliefs and the people who base their lives on them.The stories, taken from the mythic traditions of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American, and Sacred Earth, represent a rich storehouse of history, tradition, and symbols of humanity's deepest needs and longings. They are our spiritual legacy.Sacred Myths gives equal importance and credence to each religion, conveying the message that there are many paths to truth and all deserve respect.Each chapter has been checked for accuracy and approved by appropriate religious authorities and representatives. the book includes a brief explanation of each religion includes a brief explanation of each religion, suggested reading list, glossary of terms and pronunciation key.Inspiring and illuminating, Sacred Myths is a spiritual heirloom for readers of all ages.(Jacket Description)Your children (and you) will fall into this book. Even before the stories begin, the illustrations envelop you in their lush, exotic worlds, where enchanted lakes yield treasure, virgins give birth, and elephants hold up the world. Marilyn McFarlane retells five classic stories in each of seven major religious traditions: Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American and a miscellaneous category of Greek and other pagan myths she calls Sacred Earth. Many you'll recognize—David and Goliath, the Loaves and the Fishes, the Buddha and the Bodhi Tree—and others will be as fresh and captivating to you as they are to your children. Appends useful Pronunciation Guide, Glossary and list of Further Reading.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions. To get started finding Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

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