| Preface |
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xvii |
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| Acknowledgments |
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xix |
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Scripture among the World's Religions |
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1 |
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A Brief History of Scripture Scholarship |
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2 |
(2) |
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The Nature and Definition of Scripture |
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4 |
(5) |
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9 |
(2) |
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Studying Religions Through Their Scriptures |
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11 |
(4) |
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World Scriptures and Modern Scholarship |
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15 |
(2) |
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Scriptures and the World Wide Web |
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17 |
(1) |
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18 |
(1) |
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Suggestions on How to Read Scriptures |
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19 |
(1) |
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20 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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21 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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21 |
(4) |
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25 |
(42) |
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25 |
(7) |
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26 |
(2) |
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28 |
(2) |
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30 |
(2) |
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32 |
(5) |
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Aditi and the Birth of the Gods (Rig-Veda 10.72) |
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32 |
(1) |
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Two Philosophical Views of Creation (Rig-Veda 10.129; Brihad-Aranyaka Upanishad
1.4.1--7) |
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32 |
(2) |
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The God Indra (Rig-Veda 2.12) |
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34 |
(1) |
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The God Shiva (Shvetashvatara Upanishad 3.1--13) |
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35 |
(1) |
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``That You Are'' (Chandogya Upanishad 6.1--2, 9--11) |
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35 |
(2) |
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37 |
(1) |
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The Creation of the Caste System (Rig-Veda 10.90) |
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37 |
(1) |
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The Four Castes (Institutes of Vishnu 2.1--17) |
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38 |
(1) |
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38 |
(7) |
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Sin and Forgiveness (Rig-Veda 7.86) |
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38 |
(1) |
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The Way of Asceticism (Mundaka Upanishad 2.1--3, 5--8, 10--13) |
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39 |
(1) |
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Stages of Life for a Twice-Born Man (Laws of Manu 2.69--74, 191--201; 3.1--19; 6.1--9,
33--49) |
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40 |
(3) |
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The Life of Women (Laws of Manu 3.55--60; 5.147--165) |
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43 |
(2) |
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45 |
(7) |
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The Gayatri Mantra (Rig-Veda 3.62.10) |
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45 |
(1) |
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Devotion to Agni in Prayer and Sacrifice (Rig-Veda 1.1; Agni-Brahmana 1.1--19) |
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45 |
(1) |
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46 |
(1) |
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Marriage (Rig-Veda 10.85.20--47) |
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47 |
(2) |
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Cremation (Rig-Veda 10.16) |
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49 |
(1) |
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Charms and Spells (Atharva-Veda 6.20; 7.70; 6.9; 3.16) |
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50 |
(1) |
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Chanting of Om (Chandogya Upanishad 1.1.1--10) |
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51 |
(1) |
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The Practice of Yoga (Shvetashvatara Upanishad 2.8--15) |
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51 |
(1) |
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Selections from the Bhagavad-Gita |
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52 |
(9) |
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Non-Sanskrit Sources (Two Tamil Poets) |
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61 |
(6) |
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63 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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63 |
(1) |
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64 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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64 |
(3) |
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67 |
(40) |
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67 |
(7) |
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68 |
(4) |
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72 |
(1) |
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73 |
(1) |
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74 |
(8) |
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The Past Lives of Gotama Buddha (Jataka 190) |
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74 |
(1) |
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The Life of Gotama Buddha (Selections from the Buddhacarita) |
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75 |
(5) |
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The Death of Gotama Buddha (Mahaparinibbana Sutta 6.1--12, 31--35, 45--48) |
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80 |
(2) |
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82 |
(5) |
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The Sermon on the Four Noble Truths (Dhammacakkapparattana Sutta, 1--8) |
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82 |
(1) |
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The Skandhas and the Chain of Causation (Buddhacarita 16.1, 28--50) |
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83 |
(1) |
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The Essence of Buddhism (The Heart Sutra) |
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84 |
(1) |
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A Mahayana View of the Buddha (Saddharma-Pundarika Sutra 2.36; 10.1) |
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85 |
(2) |
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87 |
(3) |
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Conduct of the Monk (Dhammapada 25.360--382) |
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87 |
(1) |
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Admonition to Laity (Cullavagga, Dhammikasutta 18--29) |
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88 |
(1) |
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The Wisdom of the Buddha (Dhammapada 1--20, 157--166) |
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89 |
(1) |
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90 |
(6) |
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Founding of the Order (Mahavagga 1.6.10, 11--16, 27--30, 32, 34, 37) |
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90 |
(2) |
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The Rules of Defeat (Patimokkha, Parajika Dhamma 1--4) |
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92 |
(1) |
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Rules Requiring Formal Meetings (Patimokkha, Samghadisesa Dhamma 1--13) |
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93 |
(1) |
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The Order of Nuns (Cullavagga 10.1.1--6) |
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94 |
(2) |
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96 |
(11) |
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The Relics of the Buddha (Mahaparinibbana Sutta 6.58-60) |
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96 |
(1) |
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Mindfulness in Meditation (Majjhima-nikaya, Satipatthanasutta 10.1-9) |
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97 |
(2) |
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The Merit of Making Images (Taisho Shinshu Daizokyo, 16, no. 694) |
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99 |
(2) |
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Scripture to Guide the Soul after Death (Bardo Thodol 1.1--2) |
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101 |
(2) |
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103 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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103 |
(1) |
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104 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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104 |
(3) |
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107 |
(12) |
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107 |
(2) |
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107 |
(1) |
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Origin, Development, and Use |
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108 |
(1) |
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109 |
(2) |
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The Life of Mahavira (Acaranga Sutra 2.15.6--9, 14, 16--20, 22--25, 27) |
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109 |
(2) |
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111 |
(3) |
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The Causes of Sin (Acaranga Sutra 1.1--2) |
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111 |
(1) |
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The Road to Final Deliverance (Uttaradhyayana 28) |
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112 |
(2) |
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114 |
(1) |
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The Five Great Vows (Acaranga Sutra 2.15.i--v) |
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114 |
(1) |
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114 |
(5) |
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Ahimsa (Sutrakritanga 1.7.1--9) |
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114 |
(1) |
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Rules for Monastic Life (Uttaradhyayana 35) |
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115 |
(1) |
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116 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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116 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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116 |
(3) |
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119 |
(18) |
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119 |
(3) |
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119 |
(1) |
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120 |
(1) |
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121 |
(1) |
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122 |
(5) |
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Selections from the Japji (1--3, 5--6, 9, 12--13, 15, 17--18, 20--22, Epilogue) |
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122 |
(3) |
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Remembering God (Gauri Sukhmani, Mahala 5) |
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125 |
(1) |
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Dancing for Krishna (Rag Gurji, Mahala 3) |
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126 |
(1) |
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The Hindu Thread (Asa Ki Var, Mahala 1) |
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126 |
(1) |
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127 |
(2) |
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Prayer for Forgiveness (Rag Bihagra, Mahala 5) |
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127 |
(1) |
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Against the Use of Wine (Rag Bihagra, Mahala 1) |
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128 |
(1) |
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129 |
(1) |
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Hymn for the Installation of the Guru Granth (Rag Devgandhari, Mahala 5) |
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129 |
(1) |
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A Marriage Hymn (Rag Asa, Mahala 5) |
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129 |
(1) |
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130 |
(1) |
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The Guru (Rag Gauri, Mahala 3) |
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130 |
(1) |
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God's Power in the Sikh Community (Rag Gauri, Mahala 5) |
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130 |
(1) |
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Selections from the Dasam Granth |
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131 |
(6) |
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Guru Gobind Singh's Story (Vichitar Natak, 6) |
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131 |
(1) |
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God as the Holy Sword (Vichitar Natak, 1) |
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132 |
(1) |
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133 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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133 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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133 |
(4) |
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137 |
(24) |
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137 |
(4) |
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137 |
(2) |
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139 |
(1) |
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140 |
(1) |
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141 |
(2) |
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The Character of Confucius (Analects 2.4; 7.1--9, 19--24; 10.1--3, 8--12) |
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141 |
(2) |
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143 |
(9) |
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The Virtues of the Superior Man (Analects 1.1--4, 6--9, 14; 15.17--23) |
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143 |
(1) |
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Benevolence (Analects 4.1--6) |
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144 |
(1) |
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The Actions and Attitudes of Filiality (Classic of Rites, 10.1, 4, 7, 10--11, 13--15;
Analects 2.5--8; 4.18--21; 13.18) |
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145 |
(2) |
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Propriety (Analects 3.3--4, 8, 12--14, 17--19) |
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147 |
(1) |
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148 |
(1) |
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The Love of Learning (Analects 17.8-9) |
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148 |
(1) |
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The Goodness of Human Nature (Mencius 6.1.1--4, 6) |
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149 |
(1) |
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The Basis of Good Government (The Great Learning 1, 3--7; 9.1, 3--5) |
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150 |
(1) |
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Confidence and Prosperity in Government (Mencius 4.3, 9; 1.6.20--24) |
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151 |
(1) |
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152 |
(9) |
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Divination (Classic of Changes 1, 47, 54) |
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152 |
(2) |
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Songs for Sacrifice (Classic of Poetry, Kau 7; Minor Odes 10.1, 3; 5) |
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154 |
(2) |
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Music and Morality (Classic of Rites 17.2.10--11, 15--16, 18) |
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156 |
(1) |
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157 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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157 |
(1) |
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157 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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158 |
(3) |
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161 |
(16) |
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161 |
(4) |
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162 |
(1) |
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Origin, Development, and Use |
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162 |
(3) |
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165 |
(2) |
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The Nature of the Tao (Tao Te Ching, 1, 6, 25, 34; Chuang-tzu 29) |
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165 |
(2) |
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The World (Tao Te Ching 7, 42, 52) |
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167 |
(1) |
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167 |
(6) |
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Nonaction (Chuang-tzu, book 7) |
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167 |
(1) |
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Individual Life in Harmony with the Tao (Tao Te Ching 16, 22, 33, 44) |
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168 |
(1) |
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The Superior Man (Chuang-tzu, book 12) |
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169 |
(1) |
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Government (Tao Te Ching 3, 18, 57, 64) |
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170 |
(1) |
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On Death (Chuang-tzu, book 18) |
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171 |
(1) |
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Reward and Retribution (T'ai-Shang, book 1) |
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171 |
(2) |
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173 |
(4) |
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Methods of Prolonging Life (Pao-p'u tzu 15.6b--7a; 19.6b--7a) |
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173 |
(1) |
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174 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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174 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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175 |
(2) |
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177 |
(10) |
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177 |
(1) |
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Selections from the Kojiki |
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178 |
(9) |
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178 |
(2) |
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The Creation of Japan (Kojiki, Chapters 1--5, 33) |
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180 |
(3) |
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The Story of Emperor Yuryaku and the Woman Akawi-ko (Kojiki 154) |
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183 |
(1) |
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184 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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184 |
(1) |
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184 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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184 |
(3) |
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187 |
(12) |
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187 |
(3) |
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187 |
(1) |
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188 |
(1) |
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189 |
(1) |
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190 |
(2) |
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The Call of Zarathushtra (Yasna 29) |
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190 |
(1) |
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A Hymn of Praise to Zarathushtra (Yasht 24:87b--94) |
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191 |
(1) |
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192 |
(2) |
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Hymn to Ahura and the Purifying Fire (Yasna 36) |
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192 |
(1) |
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Hymn to Ahura Mazda the Creator (Yasna 37:1--5) |
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192 |
(1) |
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The Doctrine of Dualism (Yasna 30) |
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193 |
(1) |
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194 |
(5) |
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The Place of the Gathas (Yasna 55:1--3) |
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194 |
(1) |
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The Zoroastrian Confession (Yasna 12) |
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194 |
(1) |
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The Four Great Prayers (From the Yasna) |
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195 |
(1) |
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Disposal of the Dead (Vendidad, Fargard 6, section 5, 44--51) |
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196 |
(1) |
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196 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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197 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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197 |
(2) |
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199 |
(46) |
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199 |
(8) |
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200 |
(1) |
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200 |
(4) |
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204 |
(1) |
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205 |
(2) |
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207 |
(6) |
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The Call of Abraham (Genesis 12:1--9) |
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207 |
(1) |
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The Call of Moses (Exodus 3:1--20) |
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208 |
(1) |
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Crossing the Red Sea (Exodus 14:1--31) |
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209 |
(1) |
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The Covenant with Israel (Exodus 19:1--8) |
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210 |
(1) |
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A Psalm for David (Psalm 132) |
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211 |
(1) |
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Ezra's Enforcement of Torah Observance (Ezra 9:1--7, 13--15; 10:1--12) |
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212 |
(1) |
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213 |
(7) |
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The Oneness of God (Deuteronomy 6:1--9) |
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213 |
(1) |
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God's Creation of the World (Genesis 1:1--31; 2:1--9, 15--25) |
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214 |
(2) |
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The Revolt of Humanity (Genesis 3:1--24) |
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216 |
(1) |
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Prayer for Divine Deliverance (Psalm 5) |
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217 |
(1) |
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The Messianic King (Isaiah 11:1--9) |
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217 |
(1) |
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The Final Judgment of the World (Daniel 7:1--14) |
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218 |
(1) |
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Resurrection of the Dead (Daniel 12:1--3) |
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219 |
(1) |
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220 |
(8) |
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The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1--14) |
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220 |
(1) |
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Laws on Slaves, Violence, and Property (Exodus 21:1--36; 22:15--26) |
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220 |
(2) |
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Justice for All (Exodus 23:1--9) |
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222 |
(1) |
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Holy War (Deuteronomy 20:1--20) |
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223 |
(1) |
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Sexual Love (Song of Songs 1:1--2:17) |
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224 |
(1) |
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God's Call to an Unfaithful People (Amos 4:1--13) |
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225 |
(1) |
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Two Views of Wisdom (Proverbs 1:1--9, 20--33; Ecclesiastes 1:1--9) |
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226 |
(2) |
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The Virtuous Wife (Proverbs 31:10--31) |
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228 |
(1) |
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228 |
(4) |
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The Ordination of Priests (Exodus 29:1--37) |
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228 |
(2) |
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A Call to Be a Prophet (Isaiah 6:1--13) |
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230 |
(1) |
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Women as Judges and Prophets (Judges 4:4--10, 12--16; II Kings 22:11--20) |
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231 |
(1) |
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232 |
(5) |
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The Establishment of Circumcision (Genesis 17:9--14, 23--27) |
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232 |
(1) |
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The Establishment of the Passover (Exodus 12:1--19, 24--27) |
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232 |
(1) |
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The Observance of the Sabbath (Exodus 31:12--17) |
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233 |
(1) |
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Offerings for the Forgiveness of Sin (Leviticus 4:27--5:7) |
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234 |
(1) |
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The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:1--5, 11--19, 29--34) |
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235 |
(1) |
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Kosher and Nonkosher Foods (Leviticus 11:1--31, 41--45) |
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236 |
(1) |
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Selections from the Mishnah and the Talmud |
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237 |
(8) |
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The Sayings of the Fathers (Mishnah, Aboth 1.1--18) |
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237 |
(2) |
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The Duty to Marry and Have Children (Babylonian Talmud, Yebamoth 61b--63) |
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239 |
(1) |
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240 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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241 |
(1) |
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241 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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241 |
(4) |
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245 |
(38) |
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245 |
(7) |
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245 |
(1) |
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246 |
(2) |
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248 |
(1) |
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249 |
(3) |
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252 |
(7) |
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The Birth of Jesus the Messiah (Matthew 1:18--25) |
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252 |
(1) |
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Jesus' Miracles (Luke 8:26--56) |
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252 |
(1) |
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The Arrest, Trial, and Death of Jesus (Mark 14:43--50, 53--65; 15:1--41) |
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253 |
(2) |
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The Resurrection of Jesus (Mark 16:1--8) |
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255 |
(1) |
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The Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:6--11) |
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256 |
(1) |
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The Coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1--21) |
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256 |
(1) |
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Persecution of the Apostles (Acts 5:27--42) |
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257 |
(1) |
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The Council at Jerusalem (Acts 15:1--21) |
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258 |
(1) |
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259 |
(5) |
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The Parables of Jesus (Mark 4:1--34) |
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259 |
(1) |
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The Divine Word Became Human (John 1:1--18) |
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260 |
(1) |
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Nicodemus Visits Jesus (John 3:1--21) |
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261 |
(1) |
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A Sinful Woman Forgiven (Luke 7:36--50) |
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262 |
(1) |
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Results of Justification (Romans 5:1--11) |
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262 |
(1) |
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The End of Time (Matthew 25:31--46; Revelation 20:1--21:4) |
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263 |
(1) |
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264 |
(8) |
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The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5--7) |
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264 |
(4) |
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Directions Concerning Marriage (I Corinthians 7:1--16, 25--40) |
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268 |
(1) |
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Love (I Corinthians 13:1--13) |
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269 |
(1) |
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Ethics in the Christian Household (Ephesians 5:21--6:9) |
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270 |
(1) |
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Being Subject to Authorities (Romans 13:1--10) |
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271 |
(1) |
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The Fall of Rome (Revelation 17:1--18:5) |
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271 |
(1) |
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272 |
(4) |
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The Twelve Apostles and Their Mission (Matthew 10:1--15) |
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272 |
(1) |
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Matthew's Church Order (Matthew 18:1--10, 15--22) |
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273 |
(1) |
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Peter as the Rock (Matthew 16:13--20) |
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274 |
(1) |
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Qualifications of Bishops and Deacons (I Timothy 3:1--13) |
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274 |
(1) |
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Women in the Early Church (Luke 10:38--42; I Corinthians 11:2--16; Galatians 3:25--28;
I Timothy 2:8--15) |
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275 |
(1) |
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276 |
(7) |
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Baptism (Matthew 28:16--20; Romans 6:1--14) |
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276 |
(1) |
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The Eucharist (Matthew 26:17--19, 26--29; John 6:25--40, 52--59) |
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277 |
(1) |
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Confession and Anointing (James 5:13--18) |
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278 |
(1) |
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279 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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279 |
(1) |
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279 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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280 |
(3) |
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283 |
(40) |
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283 |
(5) |
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284 |
(1) |
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284 |
(1) |
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285 |
(2) |
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287 |
(1) |
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288 |
(6) |
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The Call of Muhammad (Quran 96; 53:1--18) |
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288 |
(1) |
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The Mission of Muhammad (Quran 11:1--16; 93) |
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289 |
(1) |
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Opposition to Muhammad (Quran 52:30--49; 63) |
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290 |
(2) |
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The Night Journey (Quran 17:1--2) |
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292 |
(1) |
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The Flight to Medina (Quran 9:40) |
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292 |
(1) |
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The Wives of Muhammad (Quran 33:28--40, 48--49) |
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292 |
(2) |
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The Death of Muhammad (Quran 21:34--37) |
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294 |
(1) |
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294 |
(12) |
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God's Absolute Oneness (Quran 6:100--103; 112) |
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294 |
(1) |
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God's Names (Quran 59:22--24) |
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295 |
(1) |
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God's Power (Quran 24:41--46; 6:95--99) |
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295 |
(1) |
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God's Predestination (Quran 42:8--13; 7:177--182) |
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296 |
(1) |
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297 |
(1) |
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Creation (Quran 15:16--48; 16:1--17) |
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297 |
(2) |
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Adam, Eve, and the Fall (Quran 2:28--37) |
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299 |
(1) |
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The Holy Quran (Quran 42:50--53; 46:1--11; 2:81--85) |
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299 |
(2) |
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On Unbelievers, Jews, and Christians (Quran 9:1--7, 3:38--50; 2:111--121, 132--137) |
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301 |
(2) |
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Resurrection and Judgment (Quran 75:1--15; 69:14--35) |
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303 |
(1) |
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Heaven and Hell (Quran 76:1--22; 56:1--39; 77:1--39) |
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304 |
(2) |
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306 |
(5) |
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The Conduct of Believers (Quran 17:23--39) |
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306 |
(1) |
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Women (Quran 4:19--22; 34--39; 2:220--223, 227--233) |
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306 |
(2) |
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Against Evil Magic (Quran 113; 114) |
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308 |
(1) |
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The Different Dimensions of Struggle (Jihad) (Quran 6:16, 19--20; 48:11--21;
2:190--194, 216--218) |
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308 |
(2) |
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Law Codes (Quran 4:1--10) |
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310 |
(1) |
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311 |
(5) |
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The Opening of the Quran (Quran 1) |
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311 |
(1) |
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Confession of Faith (Quran 57:1--7; 37:32--39) |
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311 |
(1) |
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Prayer (Quran 2:142--149) |
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312 |
(1) |
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Alms (Quran 107; 9:53--60) |
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313 |
(1) |
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The Fast (Quran 2:183--186) |
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313 |
(1) |
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Pilgrimage (Quran 2:124--130; 106; 2:196--199) |
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314 |
(1) |
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The Mosque (Quran 24:36--38; 9:15--18) |
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315 |
(1) |
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Selections from the Hadith |
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316 |
(7) |
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316 |
(1) |
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316 |
(1) |
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316 |
(1) |
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317 |
(1) |
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317 |
(1) |
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On the Power of Reading the Quran |
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317 |
(1) |
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318 |
(1) |
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318 |
(1) |
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On Women and Children in Jihad |
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318 |
(1) |
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On the Steps for Struggle against Enemies |
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318 |
(1) |
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319 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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319 |
(1) |
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320 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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320 |
(3) |
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323 |
(36) |
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323 |
(6) |
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324 |
(1) |
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325 |
(1) |
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326 |
(1) |
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327 |
(2) |
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329 |
(6) |
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The Essence of Baha'i Teaching and a Sketch of the Life of Baha'u'llah (Shoghi
Effendi, The Promised Day Is Come, Preface) |
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329 |
(1) |
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Baha'i, Islam, and Christianity (The Bab, Qayyumu'l-Asma, 1, 61--62) |
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330 |
(1) |
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Baha'i Laws (Baha'u'llah, Kitab-I-Aqdas, 1--2, 12--14, 16, 30--34, 45, 49, 56, 63--65,
149--150, 189) |
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331 |
(2) |
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Baha'i Prayers (Short Obligatory Prayer, Medium Obligatory Prayer, Prayer for America) |
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333 |
(2) |
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The Scripture of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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335 |
(10) |
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Joseph Smith's Story (Pearl of Great Price, ``Joseph Smith--History 1'' 1--22, 25--35,
40--47, 51--54, 59--62, 67--74) |
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335 |
(3) |
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The First Description of the Book of Mormon (Book of Mormon, original title page) |
|
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338 |
(1) |
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The Coming of Jesus Christ in 34 C.E. to the New World (Book of Mormon, ``3 Nephi''
11.1--41; 18:36--39) |
|
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339 |
(1) |
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Destruction of the Nephites and Burial of the Golden Plates (Book of Mormon,
``Mormon'' 6:1--3, 6--11, 16--22) |
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340 |
(1) |
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Preparations for the Trek to Utah (Doctrine and Covenants, 136.1--11, 17--24, 30--42) |
|
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341 |
(1) |
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The Essence of Latter-day Saint Teaching (Pearl of Great Price, ``Articles of Faith''
1--13) |
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342 |
(1) |
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Church Pronouncements on Polygamy and Admission of Men of African Descent to the
Priesthood (Doctrine and Covenants, ``Official Declarations'' 1, 2) |
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343 |
(2) |
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The Scripture of Christian Science |
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345 |
(6) |
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Introduction to Christian Science Scripture and to the Work of Mary Baker Eddy
(Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, Preface) |
|
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345 |
(2) |
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The Essence of Christian Science Teaching (Science and Health with Key to the
Scriptures, ``Recapitulation'') |
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347 |
(1) |
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Prayer and Its Role (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, ``Prayer'') |
|
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347 |
(1) |
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Healing Practices (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, ``Christian Science
Practice'') |
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348 |
(1) |
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Interpretation of Genesis 1 (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,
``Genesis'') |
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349 |
(1) |
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Two Testimonials to Healing (Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures,
``Fruitage'') |
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350 |
(1) |
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The Scripture of the Unification Church |
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351 |
(8) |
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Dual Characteristics of the Universe and of Human Beings (Divine Principle 1.1.1.1) |
|
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351 |
(1) |
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The Purpose of the Creation of the Universe (Divine Principle 1.1.3.1) |
|
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352 |
(1) |
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The Spiritual Fall and Physical Fall of Adam and Eve (Divine Principle 1.2.2.1--2) |
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353 |
(1) |
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The Restoration of Humanity (Divine Principle 1.3, Introduction) |
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354 |
(1) |
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Salvation through the Second Messiah, the True Parent (Divine Principle 2,
Introduction) |
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355 |
(1) |
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The Advent of the Second Messiah as a Korean (Divine Principle 2.6, Introduction;
2.6.3.2--3) |
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356 |
(1) |
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356 |
(1) |
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Questions for Study and Discussion |
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357 |
(1) |
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357 |
(1) |
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Suggestions for Further Reading |
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357 |
(2) |
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