The Lost art Of Scripture: Rescuing the Sacred Texts

By (author)Karen Armstrong

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Armstrong examines how sacred texts across religions were historically used to foster compassion and unity. She critiques their modern misinterpretation, urging a return to their spiritual essence to address contemporary challenges and rediscover their transformative power.

Karen Armstrong’s The Lost Art of Scripture explores the historical role of sacred texts as tools for fostering spirituality, compassion, and societal cohesion. She reveals how these texts were originally experienced through oral traditions and communal rituals, contrasting this with their modern, often literalist interpretations. Armstrong argues for a renewed understanding of sacred scriptures, emphasizing their transformative potential when read in their spiritual and cultural contexts. By highlighting the universal messages within these texts, she inspires readers to embrace their wisdom to address global challenges. This book is a call to rediscover the profound art of sacred storytelling.

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Karen Armstrong

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