Historical Dictionary of Hinduism (häftad)
Format
Inbunden (Hardback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
502
Utgivningsdatum
2020-03-15
Upplaga
Second Edition
Förlag
Rowman & Littlefield
Illustrationer
Illustrations, unspecified; Black & White Illustrations
Dimensioner
229 x 152 x 32 mm
Vikt
908 g
Antal komponenter
1
Komponenter
9:B&W 6 x 9 in or 229 x 152 mm Case Laminate on Creme w/Gloss Lam
ISBN
9781538122938

Historical Dictionary of Hinduism

Inbunden,  Engelska, 2020-03-15
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Hinduism is the worlds third largest and most ancient religion. The scope of this book ranges from the ancient history of Hinduism to the contemporary issues that Hindus face today. It explores the Hindu history, society, philosophy, theology, and culture. In addition to Hinduism, this book also touches upon religious traditions with which Hindus have had extensive interaction, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Hinduism contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on deities, historical figures, festivals, philosophical terms, ritual implements, and much more. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Hinduism.
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Jeffery D. Long is Professor of Religion and Asian Studies at Elizabethtown College, in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, where he has taught since receiving his doctoral degree from the University of Chicago Divinity School in the year 2000. An author, co-author, and editor of an array of books and articles, he has spoken in a wide range national and international venues, including the United Nations. In 2018, he received the Hindu American Foundations Dharma Seva Award for his efforts to promote more accurate and culturally sensitive portrayals of Hindu traditions in the American educational system and popular media.

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Series Editors Foreword Jon Woronoff Acknowledgements Readers Note List of Acronyms and Abbreviations Chronology Introduction Dictionary Appendix: A Guide to Hindu Sacred Literature Bibliography About the Author