Sacred books of the East

I just got an email that 'Sacred books of the East' are now ready to be released.

However, I wonder what benefits this collection has (tagging etc) - apart from the benefit of having the books in your Logos library.

As the collection is quite old and can be downloaded for free several places on the Internet, I wonder if I could do with the free downloads the few times I'll actually need it.

What do you think?

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Lew Worthington

That's a question I have asked myself several times about this. My additional issue is whether I would actually ever read it. I hope some folks come up with some compelling answers.

Bruce Dunning

Certainly this is a bit of a specialty item but it would be excellent as a reference, especially for those who teach world religion courses or are particularly interested in reading more about it.

My additional issue is whether I would actually ever read it.

I doubt whether I would sit down and systematically read it as there are many more books that I would actually like to read that way but to me it will serve more as a reference. What I would really like would be an overview reading plan for some of the key books in this set. Is anyone aware of a resource that would help with this?

By the way, here is the link for the product - https://www.logos.com/product/16532/the-sacred-books-of-the-east

Everett Headley

I agree this is mainly just a reference work. The Qu'ran is available in Logos for $12 and the Bhagavadgita in another work for $18. Your halfway in price if you were to buy those by themselves. This collection includes those and Vishnu, Confucianism, and many other Far East belief systems. There is a general rise in the interest of these religions and having their primary sources is good. Necessary? Not really, but helpful.

FWIW, I am having a hard time biting the bullet on this one at $60 right now, especially with other sales and releases, but I think long term they could be helpful and there won't be a better price.

DMB

I took a pass.

I 'live' on the east. Specifically northern Taoism, Shinto, Confusism, and their extensions ... GO, tea ceremony, and koto. Family life swirls around each.

And so, I invest in the critical editions, the commentaries, and so forth ... just like on Logos with the Bible. Gee, where is that Logos Japanese interlinear? (hint, hint).

If I had little interest in the east, $60 seems high. The reason is, if indeed you need one for a person you wish to chat with, you'll need a discussion book ... not just raw text. Same with a Bible vs discussion of the Bible.

Dan Francis

I am sticking in with it, I am not sure of the quality of the translations but it does give a starting point and the ability to look up quotes to see context will be invaluable.

-Dan

Kenute P. Curry

I agree with you Dan Francis

I'm sticking with it!

Matthew C Jones

I'm sticking with it because it complements the Great Books of the Western World somewhat.

Glenn Crouch

I am sticking in with it, I am not sure of the quality of the translations but it does give a starting point and the ability to look up quotes to see context will be invaluable.

My thoughts also, Dan [:)]

DAL

West or East I really could not justify buying neither set. Plus, I'm saving my pennies for L7 this year (if it comes out). I'm very selective with my purchases now.

DAL