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Description: India is a highly diverse country home to a wide array of languages religions and cultural traditions. Analyzing the dynamic religious traditions of this democratic nation sheds light on the complex evolution from India's past to today's modern culture. Written by leading experts in the field Religions of India provides students with an introduction to India's vibrant religious faiths. To understand its heritage and core values the beginning chapters introduce the indigenous Dharmic traditions of Hinduism Jainism Buddhism and Sikhism while the later chapters examine the outside influences of Zoroastrianism Judaism Christianity and Islam. These chapters are designed for cross - religious comparison with the history practices values and worldviews of each belief system explained. The final chapter helps students relate what they have learnt to religious theory preparing the way for future study. This thoroughly revised second edition combines solid scholarship with clear and lively writing to provide students with an accessible and comprehensive introduction to religion in India. This is the ideal textbook for students approaching religion in Asia South Asia or India for the first time. Features to aid study include: discussion questions at the end of each chapter images a glossary suggestions for further reading and an Companion Website with additional links for students to further their study.
Title: Religions Of India An Introduction
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138681262
Pages: 344 Pages
Publication Date: 11/22/2017
Category: Tribal Religions
Description: India is a highly diverse country home to a wide array of languages religions and cultural traditions. Analyzing the dynamic religious traditions of this democratic nation sheds light on the complex evolution from India's past to today's modern culture. Written by leading experts in the field Religions of India provides students with an introduction to India's vibrant religious faiths. To understand its heritage and core values the beginning chapters introduce the indigenous Dharmic traditions of Hinduism Jainism Buddhism and Sikhism while the later chapters examine the outside influences of Zoroastrianism Judaism Christianity and Islam. These chapters are designed for cross - religious comparison with the history practices values and worldviews of each belief system explained. The final chapter helps students relate what they have learnt to religious theory preparing the way for future study. This thoroughly revised second edition combines solid scholarship with clear and lively writing to provide students with an accessible and comprehensive introduction to religion in India. This is the ideal textbook for students approaching religion in Asia South Asia or India for the first time. Features to aid study include: discussion questions at the end of each chapter images a glossary suggestions for further reading and an Companion Website with additional links for students to further their study.
Title: Religions Of India An Introduction
Brand: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Barcode: 9781138681262
Pages: 344 Pages
Publication Date: 11/22/2017
Category: Tribal Religions
