Friedrich Max Muller and the Sacred Books of the East

Discover the profound impact of Friedrich Max Müller on the understanding of Asian religions in "Friedrich Max Muller and the Sacred Books of the East" by Arie L. Molendijk. This insightful study delves into "The Sacred Books of the East," a monumental fifty-volume series of translations that brought the rich tapestry of Asian religious writings to the Western world. Edited by the renowned philologist and scholar Friedrich Max Müller (1823-1900), this series was published by Oxford University Press between 1879 and 1910, making it a cornerstone in the study of comparative religion. With 248 pages of in-depth analysis, this hardback edition, released in 2016, is a must-have for scholars, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of religion and culture. Explore the legacy of Müller and the sacred texts that continue to influence spiritual thought today.