Analects of Confucius and the Bible
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Though uniquely different, all religions have their similarities, or what I like to call their
universal truths. In this case, I deem it of importance to relate the truths of Confucianism and
Christianity. In Christianity, the Bible is the written testament of the acceptable and non permitted
ways of living . In the philosophical religion of Confucianism, The Analects is the mode of the
itinerary of dos and don'ts for those interesting in following the school of thought entertained in
the teachings of Confucianism. The Analects do not say anywhere that Confucius discussed
philosophical principles or detailed regulations for a way of life. The Analects gives insight into
the wisdom of Great Master Kong. Throughout both texts are lots of thought provoking and
compelling sayings. The interesting thing about the two texts is that though different they have
some ideologies that are quite similar.
The Analects were written from the followers of Confucius. They wrote down what they
had heard from Confucius...