World Scripture Ⅰ - Index

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WORLD SCRIPTURE
A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts

PART ONE : Ultimate Reality and the Purpose of Human Existence

CHAPTER 1 : Ultimate Reality
   1. Traces of God's Existence
   2. The One
   3. Formless, Emptiness, Mystery
   4. Transcendent, All-Pervasive Reality
   5. Sovereign and Omnipotent
   6. Omniscient
   7. Immanent and Near at Hand
   8. Eternal -- in a World of Transience
   9. The Creator
   10. Goodness and Love
   11. Divine Father and Mother

CHAPTER 2 : Divine Law, Truth, and Cosmic Principle
   1. Eternal Truth
   2. Moral Law
   3. The Decalogue
   4. The Golden Rule
   5. Polarity, Relationality, and Interdependence
   6. Cosmic Justice

CHAPTER 3 : The Purpose of Life for the Individual
   1. Joy and Happiness
   2. For God's Good Pleasure
   3. Image of God and Temple of God
   4. Inborn Goodness and Conscience
   5. Original Mind, No Mind
   6. Perfection
   7. True Love

CHAPTER 4 : The Purpose of Life in the Family and in Society
   1. The Family
   2. Parents and Children
   3. Husband and Wife
   4. Friendship
   5. Unity and Community
   6. Equality
   7. The People of God
   8. The Ideal Society

CHAPTER 5 : The Purpose of Life in the Natural World
   1. The Sanctity of Nature
   2. Reverence for Life
   3. The Microcosm
   4. Dominion
   5. The Lord of Spirits
   6. Creation Rejoices

CHAPTER 6 : Life Beyond Death and the Spiritual World
   1. The Spiritual World: Mystery, Multiplicity, Analogy, Harmony
   2. The Immortal Soul
   3. Prepare Now for Eternity
   4. Passage Beyond
   5. Heaven
   6. Hell
   7. Spiritual Benefactors
   8. Spiritual Error and the Occult

PART TWO : Evil, Sin, and the Human Fall

CHAPTER 7 : The Human Condition
   1. Ill
   2. The War Within
   3. Ignorance
   4. Idolatry
   5. Pride and Egotism
   6. Selfish Desire, Lust, and Greed

CHAPTER 8 : Fall and Deviation
   1. The Human Fall
   2. Demonic Powers
   3. Heresy
   4. Degraded Human Nature
   5. God's Grief

CHAPTER 9 : The Major Sins
   1. Good and Evil
   2. Adultery
   3. Murder
   4. Theft
   5. Lying and Deceit
   6. Hypocrisy
   7. Slander, Gossip, and Foul Speech
   8. Addiction

PART THREE : Salvation and the Savior

CHAPTER 10 : Salvation-Liberation-Enlightenment
   1. Grace
   2. Universal Salvation
   3. Atonement and Forgiveness of Sins
   4. Healing
   5. Liberation
   6. Enlightenment
   7. Crossing the Waters
   8. Reversal and Restoration
   9. Peace
   10. Help and Deliverance
   11. The Refining Fire
   12. Born Anew
   13. Eternal Life
   14. The Unitive State

CHAPTER 11 : The Founder
   1. Call and Awakening
   2. Rejected by the World
   3. The Victor
   4. He Who Subjugates Satan
   5. The Revealer of Truth
   6. The Man for Others
   7. The Living Presence
   8. The Person and Character of the Founder: Divine Person
   9. Human Person
   10. The Succession of Founders and Messengers

PART FOUR : The Religious Life

CHAPTER 12 : Responsibility and Predestination
   1. Decision
   2. Individual Responsibility
   3. Synergy
   4. Predestination
   5. Karma and Inherited Sin
   6. Duty

CHAPTER 13 : Self-cultivation and Spiritual Growth
   1. Spiritual Growth
   2. Cultivate the Good
   3. Sincerity
   4. Purity
   5. Self-Control
   6. Preparing the Start
   7. Vigilance
   8. Perseverance and Patience

CHAPTER 14 : Faith
   1. Faith
   2. Devotion and Praise
   3. Fear, Submission, and Obedience
   4. Anxiety
   5. Gratitude
   6. Argument with God

CHAPTER 15 : Wisdom
   1. The Search for Knowledge
   2. Scripture and Tradition
   3. Poverty of Conceptual Learning
   4. Scripture Teaches in Parables
   5. Learning and Practice
   6. Teacher and Disciple
   7. New Wine and Old Wineskins

CHAPTER 16 : Worship
   1. Prayer
   2. The Name of God
   3. Meditation
   4. Ritual
   5. Beyond Ritual

CHAPTER 17 : Offering and Sacrifice
   1. Offering
   2. Donations
   3. Self-Sacrifice
   4. Persecution and Martyrdom

CHAPTER 18 : Self-Denial and Renunciation
   1. Self-denial and No-self
   2. Repentance, Confession, and Restitution
   3. Humility
   4. Restraint and Moderation
   5. Control Anger
   6. Subdue Desires and Passions
   7. Detachment from the Senses
   8. Renunciation of Wealth
   9. Asceticism and Monasticism
   10. Separation from Family
   11. Separation from the World

CHAPTER 19 : Live for Others
   1. Loving-kindness
   2. Serving Others
   3. Sacrificial Love
   4. Giving and Receiving
   5. Charity and Hospitality
   6. Forgiveness and Reconciliation
   7. Judge Not
   8. Love Your Enemy
   9. Turn the Other Cheek
   10. Good Deeds
   11. Labor and Industry
   12. Honesty and Expediency
   13. Witness

PART FIVE : Providence, Society, and the Kingdom of Heaven

CHAPTER 20 : Good Government and the Welfare of Society
   1. The Pillars of Society
   2. The Prophet and Reformer
   3. War Against Evil
   4. Respect for Legitimate Governments
   5. Government by Divine Law
   6. Consideration for the People
   7. Leadership by Example and Honest Government
   8. Judgments and Punishments
   9. Providence and the Mandate of Heaven

CHAPTER 21 : Eschatology and Messianic Hope
   1. Tribulation
   2. The Last Judgment
   3. The Messiah
   4. The Kingdom of Heaven