Author: Wendy Doniger
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719018664
Size: 23.79 MB
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Category : Hindu literature
Languages : en
Pages : 211
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Textual Sources For The Study Of Hinduism
Textual Sources For The Study Of Hinduism
Author: Wendy Doniger O'Flaherty
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226618470
Size: 69.35 MB
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 211
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"A wider range than usual of Sanskrit texts: not only interesting Vedic, epic, and mythological texts but also a good sampling of ritual and ethical texts. . . . There are also extracts from texts usually neglected, such as medical treatises, works on practical politics, and guides to love and marriage. . . . Readings from the vernacular Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil traditions [serve to] enrich the collection and demonstrate how Hinduism flourished not just in Sanskrit but also in its many mother tongues."—Francis X. Clooney, Journal of Asian Studies
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226618470
Size: 69.35 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 211
View: 6461
"A wider range than usual of Sanskrit texts: not only interesting Vedic, epic, and mythological texts but also a good sampling of ritual and ethical texts. . . . There are also extracts from texts usually neglected, such as medical treatises, works on practical politics, and guides to love and marriage. . . . Readings from the vernacular Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil traditions [serve to] enrich the collection and demonstrate how Hinduism flourished not just in Sanskrit but also in its many mother tongues."—Francis X. Clooney, Journal of Asian Studies
Textual Sources For The Study Of Sikhism
Author: W.H. McLeod
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226560854
Size: 60.73 MB
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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"McLeod is a renowned scholar of Sikhism. . . . [This book] confirms my view that there is nothing about the Sikhs or their religion that McLeod does not know and there is no one who can put it across with as much clarity and brevity as he can. In his latest work he has compressed in under 150 pages the principal sources of the Sikh religion, the Khalsa tradition and the beliefs of breakaway sects like the Nirankaris and Namdharis. . . . As often happens, an outsider has sharper insight into the workings of a community than insiders whose visions are perforce restricted."—Khushwant Singh, Hindustan Times
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226560854
Size: 60.73 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 166
View: 5066
"McLeod is a renowned scholar of Sikhism. . . . [This book] confirms my view that there is nothing about the Sikhs or their religion that McLeod does not know and there is no one who can put it across with as much clarity and brevity as he can. In his latest work he has compressed in under 150 pages the principal sources of the Sikh religion, the Khalsa tradition and the beliefs of breakaway sects like the Nirankaris and Namdharis. . . . As often happens, an outsider has sharper insight into the workings of a community than insiders whose visions are perforce restricted."—Khushwant Singh, Hindustan Times
Textual Sources For The Study Of Zoroastrianism
Author: Mary Boyce
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719010644
Size: 67.44 MB
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Category : Zoroastrianism
Languages : en
Pages : 166
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"Boyce is a, perhaps the, world authority on Zoroastrianism. . . . Prefaced by a 27-page introduction, this anthology contains selections which offer a complete picture of Zoroastrian belief, worship and practice. There are historical texts from the sixth century B.C. onwards, and extracts from modern Zoroastrian writings representing traditionalism, occultism and reformist opinion. Anyone wishing to know more about this 'least well known of the world religions' should sample these selections."-The Methodist Church"Wide-ranging. . . . An indispensable one-volume collection of primary materials."-William R. Darrow, Religious Studies Review
Publisher: Manchester University Press
ISBN: 9780719010644
Size: 67.44 MB
Format: PDF, ePub
Category : Zoroastrianism
Languages : en
Pages : 166
View: 7009
"Boyce is a, perhaps the, world authority on Zoroastrianism. . . . Prefaced by a 27-page introduction, this anthology contains selections which offer a complete picture of Zoroastrian belief, worship and practice. There are historical texts from the sixth century B.C. onwards, and extracts from modern Zoroastrian writings representing traditionalism, occultism and reformist opinion. Anyone wishing to know more about this 'least well known of the world religions' should sample these selections."-The Methodist Church"Wide-ranging. . . . An indispensable one-volume collection of primary materials."-William R. Darrow, Religious Studies Review
Responses To 101 Questions On Hinduism
Author: John Renard
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809138456
Size: 65.64 MB
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 179
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A short, user-friendly introduction to major historical, cultural, spiritual and theological points of interest in the complex of faith traditions known collectively as Hinduism.
Publisher: Paulist Press
ISBN: 9780809138456
Size: 65.64 MB
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Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 179
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A short, user-friendly introduction to major historical, cultural, spiritual and theological points of interest in the complex of faith traditions known collectively as Hinduism.
A Communion Of Subjects
Author: Paul Waldau
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231509979
Size: 26.72 MB
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 720
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A Communion of Subjects is the first comparative and interdisciplinary study of the conceptualization of animals in world religions. Scholars from a wide range of disciplines, including Thomas Berry (cultural history), Wendy Doniger (study of myth), Elizabeth Lawrence (veterinary medicine, ritual studies), Marc Bekoff (cognitive ethology), Marc Hauser (behavioral science), Steven Wise (animals and law), Peter Singer (animals and ethics), and Jane Goodall (primatology) consider how major religious traditions have incorporated animals into their belief systems, myths, rituals, and art. Their findings offer profound insights into humans' relationships with animals and a deeper understanding of the social and ecological web in which we all live. Contributors examine Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Daoism, Confucianism, African religions, traditions from ancient Egypt and early China, and Native American, indigenous Tibetan, and Australian Aboriginal traditions, among others. They explore issues such as animal consciousness, suffering, sacrifice, and stewardship in innovative methodological ways. They also address contemporary challenges relating to law, biotechnology, social justice, and the environment. By grappling with the nature and ideological features of various religious views, the contributors cast religious teachings and practices in a new light. They reveal how we either intentionally or inadvertently marginalize "others," whether they are human or otherwise, reflecting on the ways in which we assign value to living beings. Though it is an ancient concern, the topic of "Religion and Animals" has yet to be systematically studied by modern scholars. This groundbreaking collection takes the first steps toward a meaningful analysis.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231509979
Size: 26.72 MB
Format: PDF, Mobi
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 720
View: 5268
A Communion of Subjects is the first comparative and interdisciplinary study of the conceptualization of animals in world religions. Scholars from a wide range of disciplines, including Thomas Berry (cultural history), Wendy Doniger (study of myth), Elizabeth Lawrence (veterinary medicine, ritual studies), Marc Bekoff (cognitive ethology), Marc Hauser (behavioral science), Steven Wise (animals and law), Peter Singer (animals and ethics), and Jane Goodall (primatology) consider how major religious traditions have incorporated animals into their belief systems, myths, rituals, and art. Their findings offer profound insights into humans' relationships with animals and a deeper understanding of the social and ecological web in which we all live. Contributors examine Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, Daoism, Confucianism, African religions, traditions from ancient Egypt and early China, and Native American, indigenous Tibetan, and Australian Aboriginal traditions, among others. They explore issues such as animal consciousness, suffering, sacrifice, and stewardship in innovative methodological ways. They also address contemporary challenges relating to law, biotechnology, social justice, and the environment. By grappling with the nature and ideological features of various religious views, the contributors cast religious teachings and practices in a new light. They reveal how we either intentionally or inadvertently marginalize "others," whether they are human or otherwise, reflecting on the ways in which we assign value to living beings. Though it is an ancient concern, the topic of "Religion and Animals" has yet to be systematically studied by modern scholars. This groundbreaking collection takes the first steps toward a meaningful analysis.
The Journal Of Asian Studies
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Size: 55.74 MB
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Languages : en
Pages :
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Publisher:
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Size: 55.74 MB
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Keyguide To Information Sources On World Religions
Author: Jean Holm
Publisher: Burns & Oates
ISBN:
Size: 46.89 MB
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Category : Reference books
Languages : en
Pages : 259
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The main aim of this book is to indicate the nature and range of reference material available for the study of world religions. A broad interpretation of world religions has been adopted and coverage includes the Baha'i faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism and Zoroastrianism, as well as cross-cultural studies and inter-faith dialogue. Following the basic pattern of the Keyguides series, the work is divided into three sections: an overview of the subject and available literature is followed by an annotated bibliography of over 1000 entries and an international directory of organizations.
Publisher: Burns & Oates
ISBN:
Size: 46.89 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Reference books
Languages : en
Pages : 259
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The main aim of this book is to indicate the nature and range of reference material available for the study of world religions. A broad interpretation of world religions has been adopted and coverage includes the Baha'i faith, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism and Zoroastrianism, as well as cross-cultural studies and inter-faith dialogue. Following the basic pattern of the Keyguides series, the work is divided into three sections: an overview of the subject and available literature is followed by an annotated bibliography of over 1000 entries and an international directory of organizations.
Scriptures Of The East
Author: James Fieser
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN:
Size: 44.50 MB
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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This anthology of scriptures from the word's major religions in English translation discusses the nature and scope of scriptures within each religion and the history of the scripture presented. This volume covers scriptures from religions of the East.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN:
Size: 44.50 MB
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Category : Asia
Languages : en
Pages : 242
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This anthology of scriptures from the word's major religions in English translation discusses the nature and scope of scriptures within each religion and the history of the scripture presented. This volume covers scriptures from religions of the East.
Scriptures Of The World S Religions
Author: James Fieser
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN: 9780070209787
Size: 20.67 MB
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Category : Sacred books
Languages : en
Pages : 480
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Also issued in two separate volumes under titles: Scriptures of the East and Scriptures of the West.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities, Social Sciences & World Languages
ISBN: 9780070209787
Size: 20.67 MB
Format: PDF, ePub, Docs
Category : Sacred books
Languages : en
Pages : 480
View: 1842
Also issued in two separate volumes under titles: Scriptures of the East and Scriptures of the West.
