This book is a major contribution to the study of the Chinese classics and comparative religion, illuminating mental patterns that have universal and perennial significance for intellectual history, as well as relating the Confucian commentarial tradition to other primary exegetical traditions, particularly the Homeric tradition, Vedanta, rabbinic Judaism, ancient and medieval Christian biblical exegesis, and Qur`anic exegesis. 240x160mm. XII+247 pages. Purple cloth Hardcover with dust jacket. Gilt lettering on spine. [SUMMARY]: Both a challenging interpretation of comparative scriptural traditions and an excellent introduction to the study of the Confucian classics, this rare book offers a rare vista of exegetic traditions in different cultural contexts, and is in very good condition.