The Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon has said that he commissioned the World Scripture series based upon the firm conviction that religions have a key role to play in building a world of lasting peace in the twenty-first century. Indeed, in compiling an authoratitive selection of his own teachings, Rev. Moon has insisted on the inclusion of the sacred writings of the world. World Scripture and the Teachings of Sun Myung Moon builds on the foundation of World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts (1991), a pioneering work that examines the scriptures of the world's religions and illuminates their universal teachings and common ground. For the many people who have come to know and respect rev. Moon for his interreligious work and his efforts for world peace, these pages offer a doorway into his thought. For those who are already well acquainted with his teachings, this book reveals the rich connections between his thought and the universal heritage of the world's religions. The deep problem is that people use religion wrongly in pursuit of victory and triumph. For this reason Rev. Moon s call for peace through religion is something of great nuance and profundity. --bdurrahman WaAhid, President of Indonesia (1999-2001) The rise of the Universal Peace Federation is directly linked to a broader transformation on a global level, as a providential and civilizational shift is underway. This shift will affect all social, political and economic institutions worldwide. An old order will gradually pass away way, not by physical force or violence, but by force of reason and spiritual awakening. We will look back, much as we do today in looking at, say feudalism, with no desire to return to a time, worldview and way of life that will only seem small in comparison to what lies before us. --Dr. Chung Hwang Kwak, Chairman, UPF The rise of the Universal Peace Federation is directly linked to a broader transformation on a global level, as a providential and civilizational shift is underway. This shift will affect all social, political and economic institutions worldwide. An old order will gradually pass away way, not by physical force or violence, but by force of reason and spiritual awakening. We will look back, much as we do today in looking at, say feudalism, with no desire to return to a time, worldview and way of life that will only seem small in comparison to what lies before us. --Dr. Chung Hwang Kwak, Chairman, UPF