| The Jains Contributor(s): Dundas, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 041526605X ISBN-13: 9780415266055 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2002 Annotation: The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describes how the Jains have, over two and a half thousand years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Jainism - Religion | Reference |
| Dewey: 294.4 |
| LCCN: 2002074329 |
| Series: Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices |
| Physical Information: 1.24" H x 5.34" W x 9.32" (1.21 lbs) 372 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, explaining its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describing how the Jains have, over 2500 years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism. |