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
52CHAPTER II
2Introduction
53CHAPTER III
3Historical Context
54CHAPTER IV
4Synopsis (Selection)
55CHAPTER V
5Translation by F. Max Müller.
56CHAPTER VI
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6INTRODUCTION
57CHAPTER VII
7VEDIC HYMNS
58CHAPTER VIII
8TO THE UNKNOWN GOD
59CHAPTER IX
9TO THE MARUTS
60CHAPTER X
10TO THE MARUTS AND INDRA
61CHAPTER XI
11TO INDRA AND THE MARUTS
62CHAPTER XII
12TO AGNI AND THE MARUTS
63CHAPTER XIII
13TO RUDRA
64CHAPTER XIV
14TO RUDRA
65CHAPTER XV
15TO AGNI AND THE MARUTS
66CHAPTER XVI
16TO VÂYU
67CHAPTER XVII
17TO VÂYU
68CHAPTER XVIII
18INDRA AND AGASTYA: A DIALOGUE
69CHAPTER XIX
19TO SOMA AND RUDRA
70CHAPTER XX
20TO RUDRA
71CHAPTER XXI
21TO VÂTA
72CHAPTER XXII
22TO VÂTA
73CHAPTER XXIII
23SELECTIONS FROM THE ZEND-AVESTA
74CHAPTER XXIV
24Translation by James Darmestetter
75CHAPTER XXV
25INTRODUCTION
76CHAPTER XXVI
26DISCOVERY OF THE ZEND-AVESTA
77THE UPANISHADS
27SELECTIONS FROM THE ZEND-AVESTA
78Translation by F. Max Müller
28THE CREATION
79INTRODUCTION
29MYTH OF YIMA
80THE UPANISHADS
30THE EARTH
81KAUSHÎTAKI-UPANISHAD
31CONTRACTS AND OUTRAGES
82SELECTIONS FROM THE KORAN
32UNCLEANNESS
83Translation by George Sale
33FUNERALS AND PURIFICATION
84INTRODUCTION
34CLEANSING THE UNCLEAN
85MOHAMMED AND MOHAMMEDANISM
35SPELLS RECITED DURING THE CLEANSING
86THE KORAN
36TO FIRES, WATERS, PLANTS
87CHAPTER I
37TO THE EARTH AND THE SACRED WATERS
88CHAPTER II
38PRAYER FOR HELPERS
89CHAPTER III
39A PRAYER FOR SANCTITY AND ITS BENEFITS
90CHAPTER IV
40TO THE FIRE
91CHAPTER V
41TO THE BOUNTIFUL IMMORTALS
92LIFE OF BUDDHA
42PRAISE OF THE HOLY BULL
93BY ASVAGHOSHA BODHISATTVA
43TO RAIN AS A HEALING POWER
94INTRODUCTION
44TO THE WATERS AND LIGHT OF THE SUN
95LIFE OF BUDDHA
45TO THE WATERS AND LIGHT OF THE MOON
96CHAPTER I
46TO THE WATERS AND LIGHT OF THE STARS
97CHAPTER II
47THE DHAMMAPADA
98CHAPTER III
48Translation by F. Max Müller
99CHAPTER IV
49INTRODUCTION
100CHAPTER V
50THE DHAMMAPADA
101Analysis
51CHAPTER I
102Reflection
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