Western Thoughts for Asian Readers: Traditions of Greeks, Romans, Jews and Christians
Johnson, D.L.
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Book ID : 19521
ISBN-10 : 81-86921-25-7 / 8186921257
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2004
Edition : (First Edition)
Language : English
xi, 145p., Index, 23 cm.
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
This book acquaints Asian readers with traditional ideas and values that have shaped the culture of the western world over centuries. Written in simple language, it throws light on dominent thinkers and ideas of classical Greece and Rome as well as the religious traditions of Jews and Christians. Greek mythology, Greek epic literature and drama are included in the survey. The impact of greek philosophy in moulding of western thought as well as the Roman interperations of Greek philosophy are included. The history of Jewish and Christian interpretation of god and the human predicament are explained with clarity and compared and constrasted with Asian Ideas. Special attention is given ti controversal ideas which often confuse Asian reders, as for instance the Jewish and Christian assertion of their ideas and truth claims.
