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Hinduism: A Short History (Oneworld Short Guides)
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Traces the history of Hinduism from its beginning, describing a history of the different branches of the religion including Vaisnavism, Saivism, and Saktism, and the nonsectarian Smartas.
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This comprehensive study of Hindu history moves swiftly but thoroughly through the ages, from the early emergence of the Vedic tradition to developments in contemporary Hinduism. A wealth of factual information is finely balanced with illuminating discussion of such problematic areas as the true origins of Hinduism and the controversy of the Aryan Invasion. Other features include: full coverage of all the major branches within the religion, and their origins; the role of philosophical reflection in the development of Hinduism; the future of Hinduism; a quick-reference chronology, bibliography and extensive glossary. |
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Pages 352
Dimensions: Length: 1.25" Width: 5.25" Height: 8.5"
Weight: 1.05 lbs.
Binding Softcover
Publisher Oneworld Publications
ISBN 1851682139
EAN 9781851682133
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 | One of the best scholarly work on Hinduism Apr 5, 2002 |
| This book is a rare mixture of scholarly research and a sympathetic feel towards Hinduism and India. Every page has dozens of historical data and profound reseach. No wonder, that it is being used in many of the American universities like Rutgers in New Jersey and McGill in Canada. A must read for anybody interested in India and/or Hinduism | | |  | Conciseness carried to extremes Mar 16, 2002 |
| This encyclopedia certainly aims at comprehensive treatment of Hinduism; its articles range from the earliest legendary figures and texts of Hinduism to the present, and include a nice balance of different periods and regions, as well as doctrine. But it is also very frustrating to use as a resource---many entries are only one or two sentences, and just don't give enough information to be enlightening (besides not supplying any references for further reading). I found myself constantly wanting more. | | | | A superb introduction! Jan 25, 2001 |
| This book is one of the best introductions to Hinduism. It will be ideal as a textbook in religion classes. Klostermaier has written a series of illuminating books on Hinduism and this is a worthy member of this wonderful set. | | | Write your own review about Hinduism: A Short History (Oneworld Short Guides)
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