Patrick Felix Kruger – författare

This book is a multi-faceted, thorough, and yet compact introduction to Jainism. It presents the history and scripture of Jainism, a religion that originated in ancient India and still exists today.A work of primarily philological nature, giving a close look at the history and development of Jain scriptural traditions based on the tradition of German Indology, this accessible introduction is available for the first time for an English-speaking audience. Readers will encounter an accessible, easy-toread, and up-to-date overview of Jainism according to Svetambara tradition, with reference to the Digambara tradition as well.The author also offers anthropological, archaeological, and art-historical information from the field of Jain Studies. It will be of interest to students studying Religious Studies, Asian Religions and South Asian Studies as well as a wider public audience without in-depth previous knowledge of Jainism looking for a concise, yet innovative and insightful introduction.

This book is a multi-faceted, thorough, and yet compact introduction to Jainism. It presents the history and scripture of Jainism, a religion that originated in ancient India and still exists today.A work of primarily philological nature, giving a close look at the history and development of Jain scriptural traditions based on the tradition of German Indology, this accessible introduction is available for the first time for an English-speaking audience. Readers will encounter an accessible, easy-toread, and up-to-date overview of Jainism according to Svetambara tradition, with reference to the Digambara tradition as well.The author also offers anthropological, archaeological, and art-historical information from the field of Jain Studies. It will be of interest to students studying Religious Studies, Asian Religions and South Asian Studies as well as a wider public audience without in-depth previous knowledge of Jainism looking for a concise, yet innovative and insightful introduction.

This book is a multi-faceted, thorough, and yet compact introduction to Jainism. It presents the history and scripture of Jainism, a religion that originated in ancient India and still exists today.A work of primarily philological nature, giving a close look at the history and development of Jain scriptural traditions based on the tradition of German Indology, this accessible introduction is available for the first time for an English-speaking audience. Readers will encounter an accessible, easy-toread, and up-to-date overview of Jainism according to Śvetāmbara tradition, with reference to the Digambara tradition as well.The author also offers anthropological, archaeological, and art-historical information from the field of Jain Studies. It will be of interest to students studying Religious Studies, Asian Religions and South Asian Studies as well as a wider public audience without in-depth previous knowledge of Jainism looking for a concise, yet innovative and insightful introduction.

This book is a multi-faceted, thorough, and yet compact introduction to Jainism. It presents the history and scripture of Jainism, a religion that originated in ancient India and still exists today.A work of primarily philological nature, giving a close look at the history and development of Jain scriptural traditions based on the tradition of German Indology, this accessible introduction is available for the first time for an English-speaking audience. Readers will encounter an accessible, easy-toread, and up-to-date overview of Jainism according to Śvetāmbara tradition, with reference to the Digambara tradition as well.The author also offers anthropological, archaeological, and art-historical information from the field of Jain Studies. It will be of interest to students studying Religious Studies, Asian Religions and South Asian Studies as well as a wider public audience without in-depth previous knowledge of Jainism looking for a concise, yet innovative and insightful introduction.

Der Jainismus ist wie der Buddhismus vor rund 2500 Jahren entstanden und eine der kleineren Religionen Indiens – zu seinen zentralen Lehren gehören Gewaltlosigkeit (ahiṃsā), Respekt vor allen Lebewesen und Toleranz gegenüber Andersdenkenden. Weitere Grundprinzipien des Jainismus sind: Wahrhaftigkeit (satya), Nicht stehlen (asteya), Enthaltsamkeit (brahmacarya) und Besitzlosigkeit (aparigraha). Weltweit gibt es kaum mehr als fünf Millionen Jainas. Gleichzeitig besetzen sie überdurchschnittlich häufig hohe Positionen in der indischen – und im 20. und 21. Jahrhundert zunehmend auch der internationalen – Wirtschaft.Diese Einführung stellt die spezifischen Glaubensinhalte, die Geschichte und die Praxis des Jainismus lebendig und übersichtlich dar. Ein hilfreiches Glossar sowie zahlreiche Abbildungen runden den Band ab.E-Book mit Seitenzählung der gedruckten Ausgabe: Buch und E-Book können parallel benutzt werden.

Krishna is one of the most popular and multifaceted deities in Hinduism. This richly illustrated volume shows how Krishna has inspired people in India and far beyond for centuries: as a divine hero, lover, and teacher. International contributions shed light on Krishna’s character in religion, art, and mythology, tracing his influence to modern popular culture. Using selected objects, the accompanying volume invites readers to explore Krishna’s enduring appeal from diverse cultural perspectives and offers fascinating insights into global cultural history. Unique overview of Krishna’s multifaceted character – a first comprehensive survey in the German-speaking countriesBrings together art, religion and cultural history from the deity’s Indian origins to international popular cultureExhibition: April 24 to November 8, 2026, Museum Fünf Kontinente, Munich