Gita and gospel by J. N. Farquhar
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"Gita and Gospel" by J. N. Farquhar is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intersections of the Bhagavad Gita and Christian teachings, examining the moral and spiritual lessons derived from both texts. It seeks to understand how these two influential scriptures can inform and enrich one another in the context of personal faith and ethical practice. The opening of the book introduces the Bhagavad Gita
as one of the most significant works of literature in the world, recognized for its deep philosophical insights and poetic beauty. The author highlights how the Gita has had a profound impact on educated audiences in India and suggests its relevance for Western readers as well. Farquhar goes on to compare the Gita with the teachings of other great philosophers and religions, indicating a broad engagement with its themes of duty, devotion, and the pursuit of knowledge—a foundation for the discussions that follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Farquhar, J. N. (John Nicol), 1861-1929 |
|---|---|
| Title | Gita and gospel |
| Original Publication | Calcutta: Thacker, Spink & Co., 1903. |
| Contents | What is the Bhagavadgita? -- Plato's just man -- The servant of Jehovah -- Virgil's new age of justice and peace -- Jesus of Nazareth -- Appendix: Neo-Krishna literature. |
| Credits | Andrew Sly, MFR, David King, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Christianity and other religions -- Hinduism |
| Subject | Hinduism |
| Subject | Bhagavadgita |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 73070 |
| Release Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 572 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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