Eastern Wisdom: An Illustrated Guide to the Religions and Philosophies of the East

by C. Scott Littleton (Editor)

An introduction to the history of five Eastern belief systems Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto and their roles in the cultures of the East, emphasizing the key themes and ideas of each tradition and overviewing sacred texts, gods and goddesses, places of worship, and holy days and rituals. Includes numerous color photos, paintings, and maps. For general readers. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

176 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1995

Reviews

[Vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't imagine why this book got a low rating from most (of its few) reviewers. I found it an illuminating and insightful beginner's guide to the different religions and philosophies of Asia, and a great starting point for further, more in-depth reading.

[Fuzz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interessante libro introduttivo, forse un po' scarno per quanto riguarda lo shintoismo.