Confucius, the Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad are among the most thoughtful and influential people in history. By their words and examples, they have inspired countless individuals to live better and more meaningful lives and have shaped the institutions and worldviews we live in today. Four Wise Men is an accessible introduction to each of these sages in his historical context and a provocative comparison of their lives and teachings. Through careful...

Provides an overview of Hinduism and discusses why Hinduism is perhaps the most diverse religion of all. Covers topics such as arranged marriages and the caste system, the Indus Valley Civilization, the sacred writings in the Vedas, the Bhagavad-gita, and the Upanishads, ritual purity rites, the Aryan language of Sanskrit, and Hinduism's rejection of the notion that there is but one path to the divine. Introduces Hinduism's wealth of gods, terms,...

Thirty-six 30 min. lectures examine 4 of the most influential persons in history both separately and comparatively. They present the essential features of their lives and teachings and the factors that contributed to their greatness

Rhodes College professor Mark W. Muesse delivers twelve lectures on Hinduism, from its earliest precursors through its classical manifestations to its responses to modernity.

Rhodes College professor Mark W. Muesse delivers twelve lectures on Hinduism, from its earliest precursors through its classical manifestations to its responses to modernity.