Coogan, Michael David

Presents the complete text of the New Revised Standard Version Bible, and features annotations in a single column across the page bottom, in-text background essays on the major divisions of the biblical text, and other reference tools.

Provides an authoritative one-volume reference to the people, places, events, books, institutions, religious beliefs, and secular influence of the Bible.

An introduction to the world's five largest religious traditions, examining Hinduism, Buddism, Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto and their origins, development, sacred texts, ethical principles, sacred spaces, and other related topics.

An illustrated examination of seven major world religions,including Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Chinese traditions, and Japan traditions; with discussion of issues such as the roles of women, and the significance of saints.

Presents the complete text of the New Revised Standard Version Bible, and features annotations in a single column across the page bottom, in-text background essays on the major divisions of the biblical text, and other reference tools.