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Hindu Primary Sources
Carl . Ed(S): Olson
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Description for Hindu Primary Sources
Paperback. Divided into two major parts, this book presents selections that explore major themes in classical Sanskrit traditions in the first section. The second part includes selections that highlight the sectarian and devotional movements related to major deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, Krishna, Rama, Sant, Tantra, and the goddess figures. Editor(s): Olson, Carl. Num Pages: 544 pages. BIC Classification: 2BBA; DSB; HRG; HRLC. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 28. Weight in Grams: 835.
Bringing together texts from a variety of sectarian traditions, this reader provides the broadest selection of primary source Hindu literature available to date.
The volume is divided into two major parts. The first section presents selections that explore major themes in classical Sanskrit traditions, including those in the Vedic, Upanisadic, and Dharma literatures, as well as the classical philosophical-religious schools. The second part includes selections that highlight the sectarian and devotional movements related to major deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, Krishna, Rama, Sant, Tantra, and the goddess figures.
In addition to a general introductory chapter on Indian literature, ... Read more
Bringing together texts from a variety of sectarian traditions, this reader provides the broadest selection of primary source Hindu literature available to date.
The volume is divided into two major parts. The first section presents selections that explore major themes in classical Sanskrit traditions, including those in the Vedic, Upanisadic, and Dharma literatures, as well as the classical philosophical-religious schools. The second part includes selections that highlight the sectarian and devotional movements related to major deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, Krishna, Rama, Sant, Tantra, and the goddess figures.
In addition to a general introductory chapter on Indian literature, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Rutgers University Press United States
Number of pages
544
Condition
New
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
New Brunswick NJ, United States
ISBN
9780813540702
SKU
V9780813540702
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About Carl . Ed(S): Olson
Carl Olson is a professor in the department of religious studies at Allegheny College. His numerous books include The Different Paths of Buddhism: A Narrative-Historical Introduction and Original Buddhist Sources: A Reader (Rutgers University Press).
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