Description |
1 online resource (716 entries) : 34 images |
Series |
Encyclopedia of world religions |
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Encyclopedia of world religions.
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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
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Hinduism
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Genre/Form |
Encyclopedias
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Jones, Constance A., editor.
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Ryan, James D. (Professor of Asian and comparative studies), editor.
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ISBN |
9781787851689 |
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1787851680 |
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