Two Old Faiths: Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans

by John Murray Mitchell, William Muir

12 chapters3h 33mEnglish1891

About this book

This book contains two essays, one by each of the listed authors. They describe the two religions of Hinduism and Islam, their history, and their contrast with Christianity. This book was part of the curriculum for the C.L.S.C. (the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle) in the early 1900s. (Summary by Scientila)

Chapters (12)

1The Hindu Religion: Outline of the Essay

127

2Introduction

233

3I. The Vedas

1554

4II. Philosophy, And Ritualism

1068

5III. Reconstruction-Modern Hinduism

1410

6IV. Contrast With Christianity

926

7V. Hinduism In Contact With Christianity

1261

8The Rise and Decline of Islam: Outline of the Essay

153

9Introduction

154

10I. The Rapid Spread of Islam

3449

11II. Why the Spread of Islam was Stayed

353

12III. Low Position of Islam in the Scale of Civilization

2124

Two Old Faiths: Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans

About this book

Chapters (12)

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