The Meaning of Life in the World Religions

by Runzo, Joseph; Martin, Nancy M

• ISBN13: 9781851682003
• ISBN10: 1851682007
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-12-02
• Publisher: Oneworld Publications

Summary

This volume brings together some of the most distinguished thinkers in theield of theology to consider the question of the meaning of life in thearious global religions.

Author Biography

Joseph Runzo is Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Chapman University and Life Fellow of Clare Hall, Cambridge University Nancy M. Martin is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Chapman University.

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations	p. ix
List of Contributors	p. x
Acknowledgments	p. xv
Introduction	p. 1
The Religious perspective
Religion and the Question of Meaning	p. 11
The Nature of Religion: Multiple Dimensions of Meaning	p. 31
Meaning and Western Religion
How Christianity Secures Life's Meanings	p. 53
To Increase Torah is to Increase Life	p. 71
Broadcasting the Word: Prophet, Preacher, and Saint in Islam	p. 93
Meaning and Asian Religion
A Hindu View of Life	p. 111
Life Force in Jainism and Yoga	p. 137
The Meaning of Life in Buddhism	p. 153
Confucianism: How to Serve the Spirits and the Gods	p. 163
Love, Relationships, and Religion
Eros and Meaning in Life and Religion	p. 187
Love and Longing in Devotional Hinduism	p. 203
Mindfulness and Meeting the Great Bliss Queen	p. 221
Haitian Vodou: The Distinct Self and the Relational World	p. 235
Global Views
The Meaning of Life in the World's Religions	p. 255
The Religious Meaning of Life	p. 269
The World as Cog's Body	p. 289
Select Bibliography	p. 315
Index	p. 321
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