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John Marks Templeton, John Templeton
Worldwide Worship - Prayers Song & Poetry
English · Hardback
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Description
Drawn from classical and religious texts, as well as the work of poets and other artists, "Worldwide Worship" is a unique celebration of worship found in many religious traditions. These selections have been chosen singularly and as a group by John Marks Templeton, not only for their individual aesthetic beauty, but also to assist us in learning various lessons of life.From this rich mixture of prayer, song, and poetry comes a confirmation of the life-affirming universality of the human spirit. Together these works celebrate the universal principles found in the human mind, and attempt to bridge the gaps between religions, cultures, and peoples of the world.
About the author
Sir John Templeton was born in Winchester, Tennessee, went to Yale, and then to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar. He is known for his astute investment skills on Wall Street and through the Templeton Mutual Funds. In 1987 he founded the John Templeton Foundation, and he currently funds the Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion.
Summary
Drawn from classical and religious texts, as well as the work of poets and other artists, Worldwide Worship is a unique celebration of worship found in many religious traditions. These selections have been chosen singularly and as a group by John Marks Templeton, not only for their individual aesthetic beauty, but also to assist us in learning various lessons of life.
Product details
Authors | John Marks Templeton |
Assisted by | John Templeton (Editor) |
Publisher | Templeton Press |
Languages | English |
Product format | Hardback |
Released | 01.06.2000 |
EAN | 9781890151355 |
ISBN | 978-1-890151-35-5 |
No. of pages | 320 |
Dimensions | 162 mm x 235 mm x 28 mm |
Weight | 680 g |
Subjects |
Humanities, art, music
> Religion/theology
> Other religions
Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Esoterics: general, reference works |
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