Sacred Books of the East
This anthology offers a one-volume introduction to the scriptures of the Eastern religions, drawn from the translations of the great Victorian series edited by F. Max Müller. It contains Vedic hymns translated by Müller, passages from the Zend-Avesta of the Zoroastrians in the version of James Darmesteter, the Buddhist Dhammapada, selections from the Upanishads, selections from the Koran in George Sale's translation, and a life of the Buddha translated by Samuel Beal from a Chinese source. Each part has an introduction for the general reader. Though brief extracts cannot represent whole traditions, the book allows readers to compare the hymns, laws, prayers and moral teachings of several faiths side by side. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the opening pages free.
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Frequently asked questions about Sacred Books of the East
Sacred Books of the East by Anonymous can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Sacred Books of the East online?
Yes. Sacred Books of the East opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Sacred Books of the East free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Sacred Books of the East is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Sacred Books of the East in the public domain?
Yes. Sacred Books of the East by Anonymous is a public-domain work, here in the translation by Samuel Beal, James Darmesteter, F. Max Müller and George Sale. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Sacred Books of the East?
About 11 h 56 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Sacred Books of the East?
Sacred Books of the East by Anonymous is filed under "Essays & Letters" in the Vinteuil library.
