World Scriptures Volume 2

This book shows that prophecies in Buddhist scriptures about the coming of another Buddha, called Maitreya, were fulfilled in the person of the Prophet Muhammad.

About Unity-and-Diversity World Council, Inc. The Unity-and-Diversity World Council, Inc. (UDC) is a nonprofit, tax - exempt California Corporation. It was originally formed to develop the ideals and activities undertaken during International Cooperation Year 1965, which was voted into being by the General Assembly of the United Nations. The U.N.s goal in establishing that year was to encourage cooperation among non-governmental organizations. Vision Statement: The vision of the UDC is to establish and sustain a local-to-global cooperating body of individuals, groups, and networks for the pursuit of peace, justice, and an environmentally sustainable civilization for all races, cultures, and religions based on universal ethical and spiritual principles. Objectives: 1. To realize our connection to the Source of All Life and to all life forms. 2. To facilitate personal and social transformation and cooperative activities among individuals, groups, and networks. 3. To create an international vehicle for economic cooperation. 4. To study and take action of different issues, as well as making recommendations for needed action to institutions around the world. 5. To support the United Nations and its efforts in behalf of global community. Activities: (1) Peace Sunday An annual event featuring speakers, performers, in interfaith candlelighting, and table displays of participating organizations. (2) Peace Convergence A full-day event drawing together the twelve sectors of the Peace Wheel to interact and discover ways of cooperation. (3) Interfaith Celebrations A monthly event involving the worlds religions and spiritual groups at various houses of worship. (4) Culture of Peace Series A monthly educational and action program featuring the different sectors of the Peace Wheel. (5) Interfaith Services A weekly Sunday a.m. gathering to explore the moral and spiritual values of the emerging global civilization. (6) Unity-and-Diversity Ministry Training Ministers-to-be study all faiths, the relation of science and religion, and the practical aspects of the ministry. Unity-and-Diversity World Council, Inc. Address: P.O. Box 661401 Los Angeles, CA 90066-9201 USA Phone number: (424) 228-2087 Email: [email protected]

The Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon has said that he commissioned the World Scripture series 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. Indeed, in compiling an authoratitive selection of his own teachings, Rev. Moon has insisted on the inclusion of the sacred writings of the world. World Scripture and the Teachings of Sun Myung Moon builds on the foundation of World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred d104s (1991), a pioneering work that examines the scriptures of the world's religions and illuminates their universal teachings and common ground. 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 his teachings, this book reveals the rich connections between his thought and the universal heritage of the world's religions.

Demonstrating the commonality of the world's religions and our common humanity, this rich and varied anthology of scripture offers a highly useful collection of religious quotations, passages, and excerpts from the holy texts, representing a new, holistic approach to the world's religions.

This two-volume work in biblical studies is a commemorative presentation to Simon John DeVries, noted Old Testament Scholar. Volume two encompasses the worldviews of the Bible for Jews and Christians, the Holiness of God, Psalms in LXX, similarities in ancient Near Eastern narrative and Hebrew Bible, the Bible in the cultural settings of ancient Rome, Middle Ages, Oriental theologies, and contemporary cultural imperatives, and the function of biblical metaphors.

Evangelical theology strives to be evangelical, conservative, and contemporary. In a world in which everyone is "Christian," evangelical theology provides a balanced position between fundamentalism and liberalism. While theological debates within the family will occur, to be evangelical is a breath of fresh air for many. However, we do not live in such a world. We do find ourselves living in a secular, global society. It is secular because no religious organization dictates how we live our lives. It is global for at least two reasons. First, our technology brings us immediately in contact with those faraway places. Second, and of more importance, we can simply step outside our front doors and encounter our neighborhoods that reflect a global pluralism. This raises the question, how shall we then live? The intent of An Evangelical Theology of Religions is to suggest a direction for evangelicals to think about the secular, global society in which they live in a way that is not only conservative but also evangelical and contemporary. The final essay strives to address the evangelical aspect of our tradition that places an emphasis on the Great Commission and the law of love.