A Brief Introduction To Hinduism: Religion, Philosophy, And Ways Of Liberation

by A. L. Herman, Arthur Herman

Overview

In this lucid and incisive account of Hinduism, A. L. Herman introduces the reader to one of the great belief systems of our time. Professor Herman identifies three distinct Hindu traditions and treats both their historical roots—as far back as 2500.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780367314217
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/28/2019
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Herman, A. L. | Herman, Arthur

Table of Contents

List of Tables and Figures — Preface — Acknowledgments — The Pronunciation of Sanskrit Terms — Map of India — I THREE MODERN SAGES: MOHANDAS GANDHI, RAMANA MAHARSHI, AND A. C BHAKTIVEDANTA — 2 THE FOUNDATIONS OF HINDUISM: THE HARAPPANS, THE VEDAS, AND THE UPANISADS (2500-200 B.C.E) — 3 THE SYNTHESIS OF BHAKTISM, BRAHMINISM, AND BRAHMANISM: THE BHA GA VAD GITA (CA. 200 B.C.E.) — 4 SOME CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS ON HINDUISM: BHAKTISM, BRAHMINISM, AND BRAHMANISM – Appendixes – Notes — Some Suggestions for Further Reading — Index-Glossary — About the Book and Author.