University of Pennsylvania Museum – förlag

University Museum Monograph, 22

Occasional Publications of the Babylonian Fund, 6

Through ancient artifacts and modern science, this richly illustrated handbook traces the development of four domesticated animals-the horse, dog, cow, and cat-important to the human community as pets, major food producers, and powerful work animals.

The historical foundations of this important world religion, including the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, the historical Buddha, are explored. The authors examine the spread of Buddhism into Central Asia, and its diversification as it absorbed elements of the local religions. Numerous illustrations in both color and black-and-white depict objects relating to Buddhism as well as scenes of contemporary Buddhist life.