A Brief Introduction to Hinduism

This brief introduction to Hinduism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Hinduism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Hindu beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.

It is ideal for courses on Hinduism and South Asian religions and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about this important religious tradition and its place in our contemporary world.

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A Brief Introduction to Hinduism

This brief introduction to Hinduism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Hinduism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Hindu beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.

It is ideal for courses on Hinduism and South Asian religions and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about this important religious tradition and its place in our contemporary world.

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A Brief Introduction to Hinduism

A Brief Introduction to Hinduism

A Brief Introduction to Hinduism

A Brief Introduction to Hinduism

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This brief introduction to Hinduism is designed to help readers understand this important religious tradition. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Hinduism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Hindu beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.

It is ideal for courses on Hinduism and South Asian religions and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about this important religious tradition and its place in our contemporary world.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781506450353
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date: 06/01/2019
Series: Brief Introductions to World Religions , #3
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 104
File size: 10 MB
Age Range: 18 Years

About the Author

Christopher Partridge is professor of religion at Lancaster University.

Table of Contents

Preface

Part 1: Understanding Religion
1. What is Religion?
2. Phenomenology and the Study of Religion
3. The Anthropology of Religion
4. The Sociology of Religion
5. The Psychology of Religion
6. Theological Approaches to the Study of Religion
7. Critical Theory and Religion
8. Ritual and Performance

Part 2: Hinduism
9. A Historical Overview
10. Philosophy
11. Sacred Writings
12. Beliefs
13. Worship and Festivals
14. Family and Society
15. Hinduism in the Modern World

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Index
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