Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, Lao Tzu: The Parallel Sayings : the Common Teachings of Four World Religions
Richard Hooper, Richard J. Hooper
This book contains fourteen chapters divided by topic, with an introduction to each by the editor. The sayings attributed to the four spiritual masters are arranged side by side over two pages. The book also contains a wealth of photographs,an appendix and a general introduction.
In this fascinating volume, theologian and philosopher Richard Hooper reveals the common spiritual threads of the world's great religious traditions. Hooper organizes hundreds of sayings attributed to Jesus, Buddha, Krishna and Lao Tzu thematically and assembles these parallel sayings into four columns for easy reference. Culled from more than fifty ancient Christian, Buddhist, Hindu and Taoist texts, Jesus, Buddha, Krishna, and Lao Tzu includes topics such as, "The Great Way, "Suffering," and more. Each topic includes an insightful introduction that sends a powerful message that will be welcomed by all who seek the truth within, and within their own spiritual tradition.