World Scripture
World Scripture and the Teachings of Sun Myung Moon builds on the foundation of World Scripture:
A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts (1991)
The Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon commissioned World Scripture based upon the firm conviction that religions have a key role to play in building a world of lasting peace in the twenty-first century.
The present volume, the second in the World Scripture series, brings together sacred texts with selections from the Reverend Moon’s teachings. It is no exaggeration to say that his teachings thoroughly cover the multitude of topics espoused by the world’s religions. Often he affirms a particular religion’s doctrine and demonstrates its application in the contemporary world. Occasionally he takes issue with a doctrine and offers a different explanation. And not infrequently, he takes a traditional religious concept and raises it to a higher dimension.
For the many people who have come to know and respect Rev. Moon for his interreligious work and his efforts for world peace, these pages offer a doorway into his thought. For those who are already well acquainted with Rev. Moon’s teachings, these pages reveal the rich connections between his thought and the heritage of the world’s religions.
World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts - Sun Myung Moon World Scriptures Bible Quran Torah
Dr. Andrew Wilson, Editor
International Religious Foundation, 1991
- Synopsis
- Title Page
- This Archive
- Advisors and Contributors
- Foreword by Ninian Smart
- Essay: World Scripture and Education for Peace
- How to obtain a printed (hardbound/paperback) version
- The Purpose of World Scripture
- The Organization of World Scripture
- The World's Religions and Their Scriptures
- Acknowledgements
- Notes
Prologue: Many Paths to One Goal
The Truth in Many Paths
Tolerance and Respect for All Believers
C HAPTER 1: Ultimate Reality
- Traces of God's Existence
- The One
- Formless, Emptiness, Mystery
- Transcendent, All-Pervasive Reality
- Sovereign and Omnipotent
- Omniscient
- Immanent and Near at Hand
- Eternal -- in a World of Transience
- The Creator
- Goodness and Love
- Divine Father and Mother
- Eternal Truth
- Moral Law
- The Decalogue
- The Golden Rule
- Polarity, Relationality, and Interdependence
- Cosmic Justice
- Joy and Happiness
- For God's Good Pleasure
- Image of God and Temple of God
- Inborn Goodness and Conscience
- Original Mind, No Mind
- Perfection
- True Love
- The Family
- Parents and Children
- Husband and Wife
- Friendship
- Unity and Community
- Equality
- The People of God
- The Ideal Society
- The Sanctity of Nature
- Reverence for Life
- The Microcosm
- Dominion
- The Lord of Spirits
- Creation Rejoices
- The Spiritual World: Mystery, Multiplicity, Analogy, Harmony
- The Immortal Soul
- Prepare Now for Eternity
- Passage Beyond
- Heaven
- Hell
- Spiritual Benefactors
- Spiritual Error and the Occult
CHAPTER 7: The Human Condition
CHAPTER 8: Fall and Deviation CHAPTER 9: The Major Sins
- Good and Evil
- Adultery
- Murder
- Theft
- Lying and Deceit
- Hypocrisy
- Slander, Gossip, and Foul Speech
- Addiction
CHAPTER 10: Salvation-Liberation-Enlightenment
- Grace
- Universal Salvation
- Atonement and Forgiveness of Sins
- Healing
- Liberation
- Enlightenment
- Crossing the Waters
- Reversal and Restoration
- Peace
- Help and Deliverance
- The Refining Fire
- Born Anew
- Eternal Life
- The Unitive State
- Call and Awakening
- Rejected by the World
- The Victor
- He Who Subjugates Satan
- The Revealer of Truth
- The Man for Others
- The Living Presence
- The Person and Character of the Founder: Divine Person
- Human Person
- The Succession of Founders and Messengers
CHAPTER 12: Responsibility and Predestination
CHAPTER 13: Self-cultivation and Spiritual Growth
- Spiritual Growth
- Cultivate the Good
- Sincerity
- Purity
- Self-Control
- Preparing the Start
- Vigilance
- Perseverance and Patience
- The Search for Knowledge
- Scripture and Tradition
- Poverty of Conceptual Learning
- Scripture Teaches in Parables
- Learning and Practice
- Teacher and Disciple
- New Wine and Old Wineskins
- Self-denial and No-self
- Repentance, Confession, and Restitution
- Humility
- Restraint and Moderation
- Control Anger
- Subdue Desires and Passions
- Detachment from the Senses
- Renunciation of Wealth
- Asceticism and Monasticism
- Separation from Family
- Separation from the World
- Loving-kindness
- Serving Others
- Sacrificial Love
- Giving and Receiving
- Charity and Hospitality
- Forgiveness and Reconciliation
- Judge Not
- Love Your Enemy
- Turn the Other Cheek
- Good Deeds
- Labor and Industry
- Honesty and Expediency
- Witness
CHAPTER 20: Good Government and the Welfare of Society
- The Pillars of Society
- The Prophet and Reformer
- War Against Evil
- Respect for Legitimate Governments
- Government by Divine Law
- Consideration for the People
- Leadership by Example and Honest Government
- Judgments and Punishments
- Providence and the Mandate of Heaven
- Tribulation
- The Last Judgment
- The Messiah
- The Kingdom of Heaven IRF material (c) Copyright 1991
World Scripture is an extraordinary journey through the sacred writings of the world's great religions. Organized by subject, the quotations, passages, and excerpts presented here provide readers with easy access to teachings on several hundred subjects, with quotes from different religious traditions. This unusual anthology provides a new, holistic approach to understanding religion–stressing what unites us rather than what divides us. Among the religious texts represented are Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Jainism, Sikhism, Baha'i, Church of Jesus Christ of the Later Day Saints, and Zoroastrianism. Also featured are the oral traditions of various religions of Africa, Native America, Asia, and Oceania along with their recorded prayers and proverbs.
World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts - Sun Myung Moon World Scriptures Bible Quran Torah
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