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INTRODUCING HINDUISM
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| By: |
Hillary Peter Rodrigues, Damien Keown |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£25.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0415392691 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780415392693 |
| Publisher: |
TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
28 July, 2006 |
| Series: |
World Religions |
| Pages: |
416 |
| Description: |
Written by an experienced teacher of Hindu tradition, this book explores the complexities of Hinduism, including its social structures, especially its caste system, its rituals and scriptures, its mythology and varieties of deities, and its religious philosophies. Illustrated throughout, it is aimed at students wishing to study this religion. |
| Synopsis: |
Introducing Hinduism is the ideal starting point for students wishing to undertake a comprehensive study of this fascinating religion. This lively introduction explores the complexities of Hinduism, including its social structures, especially its caste system, its rituals and many scriptures, its vast mythology and varieties of deities, and its religious philosophies. Hillary Rodrigues, an experienced teacher of the Hindu tradition, emphasises the importance of Hindu rituals and practice, subjects of particular interest in contemporary scholarship. Illustrated throughout, the book also includes text boxes, summary charts, a glossary and a list of further reading to aid students' understanding and revision. The accompanying webstie to this book can be found at http://www.routledge.com/textbooks/0415392691. |
| Illustrations: |
30 black & white halftones, 20 black & white line drawings |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Routledge |
| Returns: |
Returnable |