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Outlines of Jainism
Jagmanderlal Jaini
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Description for Outlines of Jainism
Paperback. This 1940 second edition of a 1916 original was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism. Editor(s): Thomas, F. W. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRKJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 163 x 13. Weight in Grams: 242.
First published in 1940, as the second edition of a 1916 original, this book was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism, incorporating discussion of its underlying philosophy and terminology. Written by a member of the Jain community, the text gives an insider's perspective on the religion, allowing for an intimate treatment of its various aspects, whilst also maintaining a non-doctrinaire approach. The author wrote the book in collaboration with the Jain Literature Society, who took responsibility for additional editorial work. A bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ... Read more
First published in 1940, as the second edition of a 1916 original, this book was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism, incorporating discussion of its underlying philosophy and terminology. Written by a member of the Jain community, the text gives an insider's perspective on the religion, allowing for an intimate treatment of its various aspects, whilst also maintaining a non-doctrinaire approach. The author wrote the book in collaboration with the Jain Literature Society, who took responsibility for additional editorial work. A bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107615670
SKU
V9781107615670
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