World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts is a topical journey through the sacred writings of the world's great religions. Comparing religious beliefs on similar themes demonstrates the existence of a vast sphere of spiritual common ground. In compiling this authology the editors have created an extraordinary reference work representing a new, holistic approach to understanding world religions.

This book appears at a crucial time in human history. Ecumenical practices are at an all-time high, religious barriers are dissolving, and new age of practical philosophical understanding is dawning. People philosophical understanding is dawning. People are recognizing the absolute necessity of world peace if our planet, with its variety of races, religions, cultures, and traditions, is to survive. Too often in the past, religions have fueled divisions rather than mediated peaceful solutions.

World Scripture, by revealing the shared beliefs of the world's religions will stimulate the mobilization of spiritual power for peace. Through mutual cooperation the world's races and nations can begin to build a peaceful family of mankind centered upon the fatherhood of our common Heavenly Parent, whether He is called Allah or God or Ultimate Reality.

The religions represented include Christianity Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism, Jainism, Sikhism, Baha'i Faith. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and Zoroastrianism Also featured are the oral traditions of various primal religions of Africa, Native America, Asia and Oceania, along with their recorded prayers and proverbs.

The editors of World Scripture have also included selectons from new and contemporary religions, with their fascinating variety of religious teachings and practices.