Popular Hinduism
The Religion of the Masses
Seiten
2012
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-69497-2 (ISBN)
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-1-107-69497-2 (ISBN)
This 1935 volume provides a discussion of the structures of belief and practice in popular Hinduism. Taking into account the complexity of Hinduism, and its position as a composite religion of many diverse elements, the text goes on to find certain common elements which draw together its various aspects.
Originally published in 1935, this volume provides a discussion of the structures of belief and practice in popular Hinduism. Taking into account the complexity of Hinduism, and its position as a composite religion of many diverse elements, the text goes on to find certain common elements which draw together its various aspects. The relationship between Hinduism and social organisation is also considered, with detailed discussion regarding the importance of the caste system. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in historical interpretations of Hinduism and religious studies in general.
Originally published in 1935, this volume provides a discussion of the structures of belief and practice in popular Hinduism. Taking into account the complexity of Hinduism, and its position as a composite religion of many diverse elements, the text goes on to find certain common elements which draw together its various aspects. The relationship between Hinduism and social organisation is also considered, with detailed discussion regarding the importance of the caste system. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in historical interpretations of Hinduism and religious studies in general.
Preface; 1. Beliefs; 2. Ideals; 3. Moral influences; 4. Worship and ceremonies; 5. Godlings and evil spirits; 6. Modern deifications; 7. Brahmans, priests and holy men; 8. Sectarianism and toleration; Index.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 16.2.2012 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Worked examples or Exercises |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 133 x 203 mm |
| Gewicht | 300 g |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Hinduismus |
| ISBN-10 | 1-107-69497-3 / 1107694973 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-107-69497-2 / 9781107694972 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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