Buch, Englisch, Band 22/4, 838 Seiten, Format (B × H): 188 mm x 277 mm, Gewicht: 2132 g
Reihe: Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 2 South Asia / Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism
Historical Perspectives, Poets, Teachers, and Saints, Relation to Other Religions and Traditions, Hinduism and Contemporary Issues
Buch, Englisch, Band 22/4, 838 Seiten, Format (B × H): 188 mm x 277 mm, Gewicht: 2132 g
Reihe: Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 2 South Asia / Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism
ISBN: 978-90-04-17895-3
Verlag: Brill
Volume IV of Brill’s Encyclopedia of Hinduism presents a historical overview of Hinduism, covering significant periods from the Indus Civilization to contemporary India. In addition, the volume features more than 30 biographies dedicated to important figures of pre-19th century religious poets, teachers, and saints, alphabetically arranged. Special attention is given to the interchanges between Hinduism and other religions and traditions, and a separate section examines the connections between Hinduism and contemporary issues such as ethics, ecology, the Internet, tourism, and New Age spirituality.
Zielgruppe
All those interested in religions in South Asia, the history of Hindu tradition, as well as Indologists and historians of religions.
