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An Introduction to Hinduism - Gavin D. Flood

An Introduction to Hinduism

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Buch | Softcover
367 Seiten
1996
Cambridge University Press (Verlag)
978-0-521-43878-0 (ISBN)
CHF 54,10 inkl. MwSt
A much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, which traces its development from ancient origins and the major deities to the modern world. Hinduism is discussed as both a global religion and a form of nationalism. Emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, Hindu ritual and Dravidian influences.
This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from their ancient origins, through the major deities of Visnu, Siva and the Goddess, to the modern world. Hinduism is discussed as both a global religion and a form of nationalism. Emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual, which is more fundamental to the life of the religion than are specific beliefs or doctrines; and to Dravidian influences from south India. An Introduction to Hinduism examines the ideas of dharma, particularly in relation to the ideology of kingship, caste and world renunciation. Dr Flood also introduces some debates within contemporary scholarship about the nature of Hinduism. It is suitable both for the student and for the general reader.

1. Points of departure; 2. Ancient origins; 3. Dharma; 4. Yoga and renunciation; 5. Narrative traditions and early Vaisnavism; 6. The love of Visnu; 7. Saiva and tantric religion; 8. The Goddess and Sákta traditions; 9. Hindu ritual; 10. Hindu theology and philosophy; 11. Hinduism and the modern world.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.7.1996
Reihe/Serie Introduction to Religion
Zusatzinfo 2 Maps; 25 Halftones, unspecified
Verlagsort Cambridge
Sprache englisch
Maße 151 x 228 mm
Gewicht 602 g
Themenwelt Geisteswissenschaften Religion / Theologie Hinduismus
ISBN-10 0-521-43878-0 / 0521438780
ISBN-13 978-0-521-43878-0 / 9780521438780
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