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OverviewThis 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher Partridge , Tim DowleyPublisher: 1517 Media Imprint: Fortress Press,U.S. Volume: 3 ISBN: 9781506450346ISBN 10: 1506450342 Pages: 104 Publication Date: 01 October 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsPreface 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 Gallery Rapid Fact-Finder Index Picture AcknowledgementsReviewsAuthor InformationChristopher Partridge is professor of religion at Lancaster University. Tim Dowley is a historian and prolific author and editor of Bible and theology resources. He is the author of The Student Bible Atlas (Fortress Press, 2015), Christian Music: A Global History (Fortress Press, 2011), and The Christians: An Illustrated History (2007) and editor of The Atlas of Christian History (Fortress Press, 2016) and The Atlas of the European Reformations (Fortress Press, 2015), among many other titles. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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