| Historical Dictionary of Jainism Contributor(s): Wiley, Kristi L. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0810850516 ISBN-13: 9780810850514 Publisher: Scarecrow Press OUR PRICE: $125.40 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2004 Annotation: Covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts and scriptures, eminent mendicant and lay leaders and scholars, places, institutions, and social and cultural factors are covered in over 600 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendices, bibliography, and an 8-page black-and-white photo spread. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Jainism - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 294.403 |
| LCCN: 2004003960 |
| Series: Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 5.78" W x 8.81" (1.19 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ("Spiritual Victors"). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have attained enlightenment or omniscience (kevala-jnana), who teach the truths they realized to others, and who attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). At the core of these teachings is nonviolence (ahimsa), which has remained the guiding principle of Jain ethics and practices to this day. In comparison with other religious traditions of South Asia, Jains are few in number, comprising less than one percent of India's population. The Jain lay and mendicant communities, however, have maintained an unbroken presence in India for more than 2,500 years and have influenced its culture throughout this time. Historical Dictionary of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts and scriptures, eminent mendicant and lay leaders and scholars, places, institutions, and social and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendices, bibliography, and an 8-page black-and-white photo spread. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers. |