| An Introduction to Hinduism Contributor(s): Flood, Gavin D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521438780 ISBN-13: 9780521438780 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $37.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 1996 Annotation: This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Particular emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual, which is more fundamental to the life of the religion than are specific beliefs or doctrines; and to Dravidian influences from south India. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Eastern - Religion | Buddhism - General (see Also Philosophy - Buddhist) |
| Dewey: 294.522 |
| LCCN: 95042755 |
| Series: Introduction to Religion |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" (1.10 lbs) 367 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Hindu |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr. Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from ancient origins and the major deities to the modern world. Hinduism as both a global religion and a form of nationalism are discussed. Emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual, more fundamental than belief or doctrine; and to Dravidian influences. It introduces some debates within contemporary scholarship. |