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The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East vol VI
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Volume VI (Medieval Arabic, Moorish, and Turkish) There is perhaps no better way to discover the values and chief experiences of a culture than to read its scriptures. Covering sacred texts from ancient Jerusalem to Kyoto, this collection brings together the most enduring literature of Western civilization's direct ancestors and most distant relatives. Discover the cultural customs and religious ceremonies of the… Read on ›
| Author | All books of Charles Francis Horne · Biography |
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| Format | eBook, 954.0 Kb |
| Shelves | Mystic and Occultism |
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Volume VI (Medieval Arabic, Moorish, and Turkish)
There is perhaps no better way to discover the values and chief experiences of a culture than to read its scriptures. Covering sacred texts from ancient Jerusalem to Kyoto, this collection brings together the most enduring literature of Western civilization's direct ancestors and most distant relatives.
Discover the cultural customs and religious ceremonies of the earliest civilizations in Babylonia and Egypt. Examine the Talmud, Midrash, and other texts integral to historic Judaism. Analyze the writings of Buddha, Confucius, and the ancient Japanese dramatists. Charles Horne's engaging introductions and an assortment of readable translations make this an excellent resource for sociologists, anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in investigating the roots of human civilization.
About the author
Charles Francis Horne (born January 12, 1870 in Jersey City, New Jersey - died September 13, 1942 in Annapolis, Maryland) was an American author of books. He wrote or edited more than one hundred books, mostly multi-volume history works. He was a Professor of English at City College of New York.
Among Charles Francis Horne's most notable books were:
- The Code of Hammurabi ISBN 1-60506-051-8
- Great Men and Famous Women
- The Great Events by Famous Historians
- The Works of Jules Verne
- The Protevangelium or Original Gospel of James
- Source Records of the Great War ISBN 4-87187-873-2
- The Stories of the Greatest Nations (with Edward Sylvester Ellis) ISBN 4-87187-874-0
- Spain The Story of a Great Nation (with Edward Sylvester Ellis) ISBN 4-87187-875-9
- Russia The Story of a Great Nation (with Edward Sylvester Ellis) ISBN 4-87187-874-0
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There is perhaps no better way to discover the values and chief experiences of a culture than to read its scriptures. Covering sacred texts from ancient Jerusalem to Kyoto, this collection brings together the most enduring literature of Western civilization's direct ancestors and most distant relatives.
Discover the cultural customs and religious ceremonies of the earliest civilizations in Babylonia and Egypt. Examine the Talmud, Midrash, and other texts integral to historic Judaism. Analyze the writings of Buddha, Confucius, and the ancient Japanese dramatists. Charles Horne's engaging introductions and an assortment of readable translations make this an excellent resource for sociologists, anthropologists, historians, and anyone interested in investigating the roots of human civilization.
About the author
Charles Francis Horne (born January 12, 1870 in Jersey City, New Jersey - died September 13, 1942 in Annapolis, Maryland) was an American author of books. He wrote or edited more than one hundred books, mostly multi-volume history works. He was a Professor of English at City College of New York.
Among Charles Francis Horne's most notable books were:
- The Code of Hammurabi ISBN 1-60506-051-8
- Great Men and Famous Women
- The Great Events by Famous Historians
- The Works of Jules Verne
- The Protevangelium or Original Gospel of James
- Source Records of the Great War ISBN 4-87187-873-2
- The Stories of the Greatest Nations (with Edward Sylvester Ellis) ISBN 4-87187-874-0
- Spain The Story of a Great Nation (with Edward Sylvester Ellis) ISBN 4-87187-875-9
- Russia The Story of a Great Nation (with Edward Sylvester Ellis) ISBN 4-87187-874-0
Source: wiki
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