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A brief introduction to Hinduism /

This brief introduction to Hinduism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. Known and valued for its balanced approach, this text provides broad coverage of Hinduism through an arresting layout with rich colors. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of re...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Dowley, Tim (Editor ), Partridge, Christopher H. (Christopher Hugh), 1961- (Editor )
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Fortress Press, [2018]
Colección:Brief introductions.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; A Brief Introduction to Hinduism; Title Page; Copyright; Consulting Editors; Contents; Contributors; List of Maps; List of Time Charts; List of Festival Charts; List of Illustrations; Preface; Part 1: Understanding Religion; What Is Religion?; Phenomenology and the Study of Religion; The Anthropology of Religion; The Sociology of Religion; The Psychology of Religion; Theological Approaches to the Study of Religion; Critical Theory and Religion; Ritual and Performance; Part 2: Hinduism; A Historical Overview; Philosophy; Sacred Writings; Beliefs; Worship and Festivals
  • Family and SocietyHinduism in the Modern World; Gallery; Rapid Fact-Finder; Index; Picture Acknowledgments; Back Cover