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Historical Dictionary of Hinduism
Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series 2. Second Edition
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124,99 € |
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| Verlag: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
| Format: | EPUB |
| Veröffentl.: | 30.03.2020 |
| ISBN/EAN: | 9781538122945 |
| Sprache: | englisch |
| Anzahl Seiten: | 502 |
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Beschreibungen
<span>Hinduism is the world’s third largest and most ancient religion. The scope of this book ranges from the ancient history of Hinduism to the contemporary issues that Hindus face today. It explores the Hindu history, society, philosophy, theology, and culture. In addition to Hinduism, this book also touches upon religious traditions with which Hindus have had extensive interaction, such as Jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam, and Zoroastrianism.</span>
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<span>This second edition of </span>
<span>Historical Dictionary of Hinduism</span>
<span> contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on deities, historical figures, festivals, philosophical terms, ritual implements, and much more. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Hinduism.</span>
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<span>This second edition of </span>
<span>Historical Dictionary of Hinduism</span>
<span> contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on deities, historical figures, festivals, philosophical terms, ritual implements, and much more. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Hinduism.</span>
<p><span>Historical Dictionary of Hinduism, Second Edition</span><span> contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on deities, historical figures, festivals, philosophical terms, ritual implements, and much more. </span></p>
<p><span>Series Editor’s Foreword</span><span>Jon Woronoff</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Acknowledgements</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Reader’s Note</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>List of Acronyms and Abbreviations</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chronology</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Introduction</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Dictionary</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Appendix: A Guide to Hindu Sacred Literature</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Bibliography</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>About the Author</span></p>
<p><span>Acknowledgements</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Reader’s Note</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>List of Acronyms and Abbreviations</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Chronology</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Introduction</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Dictionary</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Appendix: A Guide to Hindu Sacred Literature</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>Bibliography</span><br><br></p>
<p><span>About the Author</span></p>
<span>Jeffery D. Long</span>
<span> is Professor of Religion and Asian Studies at Elizabethtown College, in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, where he has taught since receiving his doctoral degree from the University of Chicago Divinity School in the year 2000. An author, co-author, and editor of an array of books and articles, he has spoken in a wide range national and international venues, including the United Nations. In 2018, he received the Hindu American Foundation’s Dharma Seva Award for his efforts to promote more accurate and culturally sensitive portrayals of Hindu traditions in the American educational system and popular media.</span>
<span> is Professor of Religion and Asian Studies at Elizabethtown College, in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, where he has taught since receiving his doctoral degree from the University of Chicago Divinity School in the year 2000. An author, co-author, and editor of an array of books and articles, he has spoken in a wide range national and international venues, including the United Nations. In 2018, he received the Hindu American Foundation’s Dharma Seva Award for his efforts to promote more accurate and culturally sensitive portrayals of Hindu traditions in the American educational system and popular media.</span>
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