Hinduism
Seiten
1998
Oxford Paperbacks (Verlag)
978-0-19-285341-7 (ISBN)
Oxford Paperbacks (Verlag)
978-0-19-285341-7 (ISBN)
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What is Hinduism and what do Hindus believe? An insight into the beliefs and authority of Hindus and Hinduism, looking at how it has been affected by colonialism and modernity. Combines an overview of the religion with analysis and observations, of interest to Hindu and non-Hindu alike.
Hinduism is practised by about 80 per cent of India's population, and by about 30,000,000 people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? In this "Very Short Introduction", Kim Knott provides concise insights into the central preoccupations of Hinduism. These include the role of contemporary gurus and teachers in the quest for spiritual fulfilment and the function of regular performances of the Mahabharata and Ramayana scriptures. These present the divine in personal form (avatara) and provide models of behaviour for everyone, from kings and warriors to servants and children, and which focus on the dharma, the appropriate duties and moral responsibilites of the different varna or classes. The text also considers the challenges posed to Hinduism at the end of the 20th century as it spreads far beyond India, and as concerns are raised about issues such as dowry death and caste prejudice, and the place of women in Hindu society. Combining a succinct and authoritative overview of a major religion with analysis and observation, this "Very Short Introduction" should make interesting reading for Hindus and non-Hindus alike.
Hinduism is practised by about 80 per cent of India's population, and by about 30,000,000 people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? In this "Very Short Introduction", Kim Knott provides concise insights into the central preoccupations of Hinduism. These include the role of contemporary gurus and teachers in the quest for spiritual fulfilment and the function of regular performances of the Mahabharata and Ramayana scriptures. These present the divine in personal form (avatara) and provide models of behaviour for everyone, from kings and warriors to servants and children, and which focus on the dharma, the appropriate duties and moral responsibilites of the different varna or classes. The text also considers the challenges posed to Hinduism at the end of the 20th century as it spreads far beyond India, and as concerns are raised about issues such as dowry death and caste prejudice, and the place of women in Hindu society. Combining a succinct and authoritative overview of a major religion with analysis and observation, this "Very Short Introduction" should make interesting reading for Hindus and non-Hindus alike.
About the Author Kim Knott is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the Community Religions Project at the University of Leeds.
The scholar and the devotee; knowledge and revelation; understanding the self; divine heroes - the epic tradition; the divine presence; Hinduism, colonialism, and modernity; challenges to Hinduism - women and Dalits; crossing the black waters - Hinduism beyond India; conclusion - Hindu dharma, Hinduism, and Hinduisms.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 1.7.1998 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | b&w halftones, line drawings, 12 maps, bibliography |
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Hinduismus |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-285341-4 / 0192853414 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-285341-7 / 9780192853417 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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