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Description for Hinduism: A Reader
Paperback. Hinduism: A Reader offers a comprehensive guide to this major world religion through a combination of passages from scriptures and excerpts from the work of leading scholars in the field. Editor(s): Sarma, Deepak. Num Pages: 424 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 245 x 189 x 25. Weight in Grams: 822.
Hinduism: A Reader offers a comprehensive guide to this major world religion through a combination of passages from scriptures and excerpts from the work of leading scholars in the field. * Introduces students to the main textual, regional, intellectual, philosophical, historical, and contemporary traditions of the Hindu faith * Includes excerpts from both canonical ancient texts and thought-provoking contemporary texts to offer a balanced overview of the religion * Features selections that are concise without sacrificing essential material * Provides clearly written introductions to each section that help situate the readings within the wider context of Hindu ... Read more
Hinduism: A Reader offers a comprehensive guide to this major world religion through a combination of passages from scriptures and excerpts from the work of leading scholars in the field. * Introduces students to the main textual, regional, intellectual, philosophical, historical, and contemporary traditions of the Hindu faith * Includes excerpts from both canonical ancient texts and thought-provoking contemporary texts to offer a balanced overview of the religion * Features selections that are concise without sacrificing essential material * Provides clearly written introductions to each section that help situate the readings within the wider context of Hindu ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
424
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Weight
822g
Number of Pages
424
Place of Publication
Chichester, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405149907
SKU
V9781405149907
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About Sarma
Deepak Sarma is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Case Western Reserve University.
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