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Hardcover. Comprises such sacred books of India as the hymns of the "Rig-Veda", the world's first recorded poems, the stirring pantheistic speculations of the "Upanishads" and the "Bhagavad-Gita", a cosmic drama of God's self-revelation in human history, on the field of human battle. Num Pages: 418 pages. BIC Classification: HRG; HRLC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 136 x 29. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- Everyman
- Number of pages
- 418
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781857150643
- ISBN
- 9781857150643
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.47
€ 17.99
€ 13.47
Paperback. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPK; HRAB; HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 308 x 15. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474251556
- ISBN
- 9781474251556
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 36.49
€ 40.99
€ 36.49
Paperback. The state of Goa on India's southwest coast was once the capital of the Portuguese-Catholic empire in Asia. When Vasco Da Gama arrived in India in 1498, he mistook Hindus for Christians, but Jesuit missionaries soon declared war on the alleged idolatry of the Hindus. This study traces the history of Hindu-Catholic syncretism in Goa. Num Pages: 230 pages, 9 b&w illus., 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRAF; HRCC7; HRG; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 15. Weight in Grams: 378.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253012944
- ISBN
- 9780253012944
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 29.51
€ 32.99
€ 29.51
Hardback. The state of Goa on India's southwest coast was once the capital of the Portuguese-Catholic empire in Asia. When Vasco Da Gama arrived in India in 1498, he mistook Hindus for Christians, but Jesuit missionaries soon declared war on the alleged idolatry of the Hindus. This study traces the history of Hindu-Catholic syncretism in Goa. Num Pages: 230 pages, 9 b&w illus., 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRAF; HRCC7; HRG; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 14. Weight in Grams: 527.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253012876
- ISBN
- 9780253012876
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 86.02
€ 86.02
Paperback. This history traces Hinduism from its prehistoric beginnings to 1999. It examines the roots of all the major strands of the religion, as well as the common elements, and the highlights of the last 2500 years. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 148 x 224 x 25. Weight in Grams: 560.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851682133
- ISBN
- 9781851682133
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 22.16
€ 22.16
Paperback. This introduction to hinduism sets out the major beliefs and practices which inform Hinduism at the end of the 1990s. It depicts the colour and diversity of the many dimensions of Hinduism, and deals with the fundamental beliefs which underpin the religion. Num Pages: 162 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 213 x 136 x 15. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Publisher
- Sussex Academic Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 162
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781898723608
- ISBN
- 9781898723608
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 23.01
€ 24.99
€ 23.01
Hardback. Covers the roots of Hinduism, and Hindu customs and beliefs. This book also covers Hindu gods and devotionalism, Hindu rites of passage, the Hindu nationalist movement in India, Hinduism and the interfaith movement, and Hinduism and the environmental movement. Series Editor(s): O'Brien, Joanne; Palmer, Martin. Series: World Religions. Num Pages: 144 pages, full-colour photographs & illustrations, map, sidebars, fact file, bibliography, further. BIC Classification: HRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 191 x 16. Weight in Grams: 599.
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 4th ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781604131086
- ISBN
- 9781604131086
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.71
€ 77.71
Paperback. Explaining the origins, beliefs, scriptures and philosophies, Klostermaier's sweeping and highly readable exploration of this fascinating and long-lasting belief system is essential reading for students, followers, and interested readers alike. Series: Beginner's Guides. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HRG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 14. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Publisher
- Oneworld Publications United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781851685387
- ISBN
- 9781851685387
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 11.73
€ 13.99
€ 11.73
Hardcover. This fourth volume in the series exploring religions and the environment looks at the role of the Hindu tradition in the development of ecological awareness in India. It asks whether concepts of nature in the classical texts might inspire or impede an eco-friendly attitude amongst modern Hindus. Editor(s): Chapple, Christopher; Tucker, Mary E. Series: Religions of the World and Ecology. Num Pages: 620 pages, 10 halftones. BIC Classification: HRG; RN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1000.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 620
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780945454250
- ISBN
- 9780945454250
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.99€ 45.96
€ 54.99
€ 45.96
Hardback. After introducing modern India and reviewing definitions of Hinduism and modernity, the author presents key aspects of Hinduism, ancient and modern, in such a way as to form a critique of modernist theory. Hinduism is shown to be a dynamic world view which challenges Western notions of modernity. Series: Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World. Num Pages: 264 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRG; JFC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631208617
- ISBN
- 9780631208617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 142.95
€ 142.95
Paperback. An examination of Hinduism in the context of modernity. After introducing modern India and reviewing definitions of Hinduism and of modernity, the book presents key aspects of Hinduism, ancient and modern. The last part of the book deals with problems of contemporary Hinduism. Series: Religion and Spirituality in the Modern World. Num Pages: 264 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 166 x 14. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780631208624
- ISBN
- 9780631208624
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.83
€ 55.83
Paperback. Your hands-on guide to one of the world's major religions
The dominant religion of India, "Hinduism" refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed over thousands of years. Today, the United States is home to approximately one million Hindus. Num Pages: 388 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 388
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470878583
- ISBN
- 9780470878583
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.34
€ 25.99
€ 19.34
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.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 424
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781405149907
- ISBN
- 9781405149907
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.04
€ 47.04
Paperback. In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of Hinduism and its key beliefs. In this second edition she considers new issues facing Hindus such as the politicization of Hinduism in India, the increasing impact of Hindu nationalism, and the rise and fall of sectarian Hindu movements. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 160 pages, 14 black and white halftones. BIC Classification: HRG. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 174 x 111. .
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198745549
- ISBN
- 9780198745549
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.81
€ 11.99
€ 10.81
Paperback. Hinduism is followed by one-fifth of humankind. Far from a monolithic theistic tradition, the religion comprises thousands of gods, a complex caste system, and hundreds of languages and dialects. This book examines the traditions, beliefs, and rituals Hindus hold in common. Translator(s): Harshav, Barbara. Num Pages: 448 pages, 27 halftones. 34 tables. BIC Classification: HRAX; HRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 154 x 24. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691089539
- ISBN
- 9780691089539
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 33.72
€ 46.99
€ 33.72
Paperback. Num Pages: 83 pages. BIC Classification: HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 124 x 7. Weight in Grams: 66.
- Publisher
- Christian Heritage
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845507268
- ISBN
- 9781845507268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 6.56
€ 6.56
Hardback. This work of comparative theology brings together the Biblical Song of Songs and the Hindu Holy Word of Mouth to show how we can learn interreligiously and honor traditional commitments even while admitting the radical changes, losses, and gaps that pluralism is bringing to religious consciousness. Series: Encountering Traditions. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HRCX6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804776806
- ISBN
- 9780804776806
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 117.40
€ 117.40
Paperback. This work of comparative theology brings together the Biblical Song of Songs and the Hindu Holy Word of Mouth to show how we can learn interreligiously and honor traditional commitments even while admitting the radical changes, losses, and gaps that pluralism is bringing to religious consciousness. Series: Encountering Traditions. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HRLB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 20. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804776813
- ISBN
- 9780804776813
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 27.31
€ 30.99
€ 27.31
Paperback. This inspirational new book brings together the Dalai Lama's teachings on love, peace and compassion, applying the principles of ancient Buddhist thought to contemporary issues Editor(s): Jacobs, Alan. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HREX; VXA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Publisher
- Watkins Media Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780280066
- ISBN
- 9781780280066
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.95
€ 11.99
€ 9.95
Hardcover. Analyzes the ideas and activities of the parish clergy serving in St Petersburg, the capital of imperial Russia, in order to discover how the Russian Orthodox Church responded theologically and pastorally to the profound social, economic, and cultural changes that transformed Russia during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Num Pages: 307 pages. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 3JH; 3JJC; HBTB; HRCC2; HRCC8. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Northern Illinois University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780875803821
- ISBN
- 9780875803821
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 138.75
€ 138.75