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Professor of Religion, and distinguished scholar Huston Smith. His book "The World's Religions" (formerly "The Religions of Man") has been the most widely-used textbook for courses in world religion for thirty years. There's now a new version of his book, "The Illustrated World's Religions: a Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions." (Harper, in paperback). (REBROADCAST from 2/19/96)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, April 2, 1999: Interview with Huston Smith; Review of the television show "The Sopranos."

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The World's Wisdom Traditions.

Professor of Religion, and distinguished scholar Huston Smith. His book "The World's Religions" (formerly "The Religions of Man") has been the most widely-used textbook for courses in world religion for thirty years. There's now an illustrated version of his book, a companion to Bill Moyer's upcoming series featuring Smith. ("The Wisdom of Faith" premiers MARCH 26 - APRIL 23 on PBS.) "The Illustrated World's Religions: a Guide to Our Wisdom Traditions" is published by Harper.

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