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Title Encyclopedia of Hinduism / [edited by] Constance A. Jones and James D. Ryan
Edition Second edition
[Enhanced Credo edition]
Published New York, NY : Facts On File, 2016
Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2019

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Description 1 online resource (716 entries) : 34 images
Series Encyclopedia of world religions
Encyclopedia of world religions.
Contents About the editors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Note on terms and spelling -- The origins of Hinduism -- The sacred texts of Hinduism: The Vedas -- Epic and classical Hinduism -- Development of the caste system -- Islam and Hinduism -- Hinduism during the British Era -- Post-independence India (after 1947) -- Dissemination -- An encyclopedic approach -- Chronology -- Entries A-Y -- Bibliography
Summary The Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Second Edition focuses on the most significant groups within this religion, noteworthy teachers and their contributions, the religions and cultural movements that enriched its history, and the spread of Hindu thought and practice around the world
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Title screen of website (viewed April 24, 2019)
Subject Hinduism -- Encyclopedias
Hinduism
Genre/Form Encyclopedias
Form Electronic book
Author Jones, Constance A., editor.
Ryan, James D. (Professor of Asian and comparative studies), editor.
ISBN 9781787851689
1787851680