Living Religions: A Brief IntroductionFisher (comparative religion, Gobind Sadan Institute, New Delhi, India) provides a clear synopsis of the following religions: indigenous beliefs, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Sikhism, and current trends. Each chapter gives the history, sects, mores |
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THE RELIGIOUS RESPONSE | 16 |
Angels Weep | 22 |
The Circle of Right Relationships | 28 |
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