Sacred Books of the East (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Comparative Anthology of Asian Scripture, Eastern Philosophy, and Ancient Religious WisdomBy Various
Length15h 5m
About this audiobook
Sacred Books of the East is a monumental anthology of translated religious and philosophical texts from Asia, bringing together foundational works of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Zoroastrianism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Islam. Edited chiefly under the direction of F. Max Müller in the late nineteenth century, the series exemplifies Victorian comparative philology: learned, textual, and often reverent, though shaped by the assumptions of its age. Its style is formal and documentary, privileging fidelity to scripture, ritual law, myth, and metaphysical speculation over literary ornament. The designation "Various" is especially apt, for the work is not the product of one author but of many ancient traditions, sages, jurists, poets, and commentators, mediated by European Orientalist scholars. Müller's intellectual ambition was to make the sacred literatures of the East available to Western readers and to place them in conversation with biblical and classical studies, reflecting a period when comparative religion was becoming a serious academic discipline. This collection is recommended for readers seeking a broad, historically significant entry into world scripture and comparative thought. While modern translations may supersede individual volumes, the series remains invaluable for its scope, scholarly ambition, and enduring role in shaping global religious studies.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length15 hrs 5 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
26DISCOVERY OF THE ZEND-AVESTA
2Introduction
27SELECTIONS FROM THE ZEND-AVESTA
3Historical Context
28THE CREATION
4Synopsis (Selection)
29MYTH OF YIMA
5Translation by F. Max Müller.
30THE EARTH
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6INTRODUCTION
31CONTRACTS AND OUTRAGES
7VEDIC HYMNS
32UNCLEANNESS
8TO THE UNKNOWN GOD
33FUNERALS AND PURIFICATION
9TO THE MARUTS
34CLEANSING THE UNCLEAN
10TO THE MARUTS AND INDRA
35SPELLS RECITED DURING THE CLEANSING
11TO INDRA AND THE MARUTS
36TO FIRES, WATERS, PLANTS
12TO AGNI AND THE MARUTS
37TO THE EARTH AND THE SACRED WATERS
13TO RUDRA
38PRAYER FOR HELPERS
14TO RUDRA
39A PRAYER FOR SANCTITY AND ITS BENEFITS
15TO AGNI AND THE MARUTS
40TO THE FIRE
16TO VÂYU
41TO THE BOUNTIFUL IMMORTALS
17TO VÂYU
42PRAISE OF THE HOLY BULL
18INDRA AND AGASTYA: A DIALOGUE
43TO RAIN AS A HEALING POWER
19TO SOMA AND RUDRA
44TO THE WATERS AND LIGHT OF THE SUN
20TO RUDRA
45TO THE WATERS AND LIGHT OF THE MOON
21TO VÂTA
46TO THE WATERS AND LIGHT OF THE STARS
22TO VÂTA
47THE DHAMMAPADA
23SELECTIONS FROM THE ZEND-AVESTA
48Translation by F. Max Müller
24Translation by James Darmestetter
49INTRODUCTION
25INTRODUCTION
50THE DHAMMAPADA
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