Jainism books

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History, Scripture and Controversy in a Medieval Jain Sect

History, Scripture and Controversy in a Medieval Jain...

Author: Paul Dundas
ISBN: 9780415502153
Format: Paperback
$114.00

Examining the history and intellectual activity of the medieval Svetambara Jain renunciant order, the Tapa Gaccha,...  Read More >>

Carving Devotion in the Jain Caves at Ellora

Carving Devotion in the Jain Caves at Ellora

Author: Lisa Owen
ISBN: 9789004206298
Format: Hardback
$464.64

Drawing on art historical, epigraphical, and textual evidence, this book is the first full-scale reconstruction...  Read More >>

The History of Vegetarianism and Cow-Veneration in India

The History of Vegetarianism and Cow-Veneration in India...

Author: Ludwig Alsdorf
ISBN: 9780415533607
Format: Paperback
$114.00

For the first time, this influential study by Ludwig Alsdorf is made available to an English speaking audience,...  Read More >>

Studies in Jaina History and Culture

Studies in Jaina History and Culture

Author: Peter Flugel (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, UK)
ISBN: 9781280518041
Format: Electronic book text
$594.00

The last ten years have seen interest in Jainism increasing, with this previously little-known Indian religion assuming...  Read More >>

Jains in the World: Religious Values and Ideology in India

Jains in the World: Religious Values and Ideology in...

Author: John E. Cort (Professor of Religion, Professor of Religion, Denison University)
ISBN: 9780199796649
Format: Paperback
$69.95

This book presents a detailed fieldwork-based study of the ancient Indian religion of Jainism. Drawing on field...  Read More >>

Karma

Karma

Author: Johannes Bronkhorst
ISBN: 9780824835705
Format: Hardback
$126.72

Karma has become a household word in the modern world, where it is associated with the belief in rebirth determined...  Read More >>

Awaken!

Awaken!

Author: Acharya Shree Yogeesh ,  Sadhvi Siddhali Shree
ISBN: 9780984385423
Format: Paperback
$38.68

Living Enlightened Master Acharya Shree Yogeesh helps to awaken the truth seeker by shedding light on various topics...  Read More >>

Christ Jesus and the Jewish People Today: New Explorations of Theological Interrelationships

Christ Jesus and the Jewish People Today: New Explorations...

Author: J Sievers ,  Pa Cunningham
ISBN: 9788878391864
Format: Paperback
$79.20

Christ Jesus and the Jewish People Today. New Explorations of Theological Interrelationships explores the historical,...  Read More >>

Jainism: History, Society, Philosophy and Practice

Jainism: History, Society, Philosophy and Practice

Author: Agustin Paniker
ISBN: 9788120834606
Format: Hardback
$244.20

Jainism is a tradition which dates back thousands of years, which is unbelievably rich and profound, and which has...  Read More >>

Tantra: Tantric, Jain and Cosmic Art from India

Tantra: Tantric, Jain and Cosmic Art from India

Author: Joost Van Den Bergh ,  Jan Van Alphen
ISBN: 9780956682406
Format: Paperback
$45.28

Published in conjunction with the exhibition held at Joost van den Bergh, November 4-30, 2010.  Read More >>

Beshara and Ibn 'Arabi: A Movement of Sufi Spirituality in the Modern World

Beshara and Ibn 'Arabi: A Movement of Sufi Spirituality...

Author: Suha Taji-Farouki
ISBN: 9781905937264
Format: Paperback
$38.68

Investigating sufi-inspired spirituality in the modern world, this volume focuses on Beshara, a spiritual movement...  Read More >>

High Holiday Stories: Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Thoughts on Family, Faith and Food

High Holiday Stories: Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Thoughts...

Author: Nancy Rips
ISBN: 9780883911914
Format: Hardback
$44.75

The High Holidays are the most important festivals of the Jewish year, and all Jews have their own memories of these...  Read More >>

Jainism

Jainism

Author: Frederic P. Miller ,  Agnes F. Vandome
ISBN: 9786130037451
Format: Paperback
$134.64

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Framing the Jina: Narratives of Icons and Idols in Jain History

Framing the Jina: Narratives of Icons and Idols in Jain...

Author: John Cort (Professor of Religion, Professor of Religion, Dension University)
ISBN: 9780195385021
Format: Hardback
$195.36

John Cort explores the narratives by which the Jains have explained the presence of icons of Jinas (their enlightened...  Read More >>

Many–Sided Wisdom – A New Politics of the Spirit

Many–Sided Wisdom – A New Politics of the Spirit

Author: Aidan Rankin
ISBN: 9781846942778
Format: Paperback
$25.85

Anekant is a political philosophy with ancient spiritual roots. Anekant literally means 'Many-Sidedness'. This title...  Read More >>

The History of Vegetarianism and Cow-Veneration in India

The History of Vegetarianism and Cow-Veneration in India...

Author: Ludwig Alsdorf ,  Willem Bollee
ISBN: 9780415548243
Format: Hardback
$224.00

For the first time, this influential study by Ludwig Alsdorf is made available to an English speaking audience,...  Read More >>

Jainism in the New Millennium

Jainism in the New Millennium

Author: Dr Ramjee Singh
ISBN: 9788131103067
Format: Hardback
$64.69

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Jewish Ethics as Dialogue: Using Spiritual Language to Re-Imagine a Better World

Jewish Ethics as Dialogue: Using Spiritual Language...

Author: M. Pava
ISBN: 9780230618886
Format: Hardback
$147.00

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Heroic Wives: Rituals, Stories and the Virtues of Jain Wifehood

Heroic Wives: Rituals, Stories and the Virtues of Jain...

Author: M. Whitney Kelting (Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Northeastern University)
ISBN: 9780195389647
Format: Hardback
$75.95

Although in Hinduism it is mainly used to refer to widow immolation, the term 'sati' means 'true woman' - a female...  Read More >>

Jainism: An Introduction

Jainism: An Introduction

Author: Jeffery D. Long (Elizabeth Town College, USA)
ISBN: 9781845116262
Format: Paperback
$42.00

Traces the history of the Jain community from founding sage Mahavira to the present day. This book explores asceticism,...  Read More >>

Jainism: An Introduction

Jainism: An Introduction

Author: Jeffery D. Long (Elizabeth Town College, USA)
ISBN: 9781845116255
Format: Hardback
$224.40

Traces the history of the Jain community from founding sage Mahavira to the present day. This book explores asceticism,...  Read More >>

The A to Z of Jainism

The A to Z of Jainism

Author: Kristi L. Wiley
ISBN: 9780810868212
Format: Paperback
$61.95

The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values,...  Read More >>

The A to Z of Jainism

The A to Z of Jainism

Author: Kristi L Wiley (University of California, Berkeley)
ISBN: 9786613928610
Format: Electronic book text
$107.69

Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas ('Spiritual Victors'). Jinas are...  Read More >>

Indian Philosophy: Volume II: with an Introduction by J.N. Mohanty

Indian Philosophy: Volume II: with an Introduction by...

Author: Radhakrishnan (Distinguished scholar, statesman, and author, Distinguished scholar, statesman, and author) ,  Jitendra Nath Mohanty
ISBN: 9780195698428
Format: Paperback
$45.00

This classic work is a general introduction to Indian philosophy that covers the Vedic and Epic periods, including...  Read More >>

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