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Hinduism

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Author : Kim Knott
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016

Hinduism written by Kim Knott and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with Religion categories.

Hinduism is practised by about 80% of India's population, and by about 30,000,000 people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? This work gives concise insights into the central preoccupations of Hinduism.

Hinduism

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Author : Kim Knott
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1998

Hinduism written by Kim Knott and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Religion categories.

Hinduism is practised by about 80% of India's population, and by about 30,000,000 people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? This work gives concise insights into the central preoccupations of Hinduism.

Hinduism A Very Short Introduction

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Author : Kim Knott
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2000-02-24

Hinduism A Very Short Introduction written by Kim Knott and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-02-24 with Religion categories.

Hinduism is practised by eighty per cent of India's population, and by thirty million people outside India. In this Very Short Introduction, Kim Knott combines a succinct and authoritative overview of a major religion with an analysis of the challenges facing it in the twentieth century. She discusses key preoccupations of Hinduism such as the centrality of the Veda as religious texts, the role of brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the importance of epics such as the Ramayana. Issues such as the place of women and dalits (untouchables) in contemporary society are also addressed, making this book stimulating reading for Hindus and non-Hindus alike. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Indian Philosophy A Very Short Introduction

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Author : Sue Hamilton
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2001-02-22

Indian Philosophy A Very Short Introduction written by Sue Hamilton and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-02-22 with Philosophy categories.

India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This Very Short Introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools which have achieved classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of an inner or spiritual quest, and introduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirth. She also shows how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge — issues which are also an important part of the Western philosophical tradition. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Hinduism Vsi

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Author : Kim Knott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006-01-01

Hinduism Vsi written by Kim Knott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-01-01 with categories.

Religion

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Author : Thomas A. Tweed
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020

Religion written by Thomas A. Tweed and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Religion categories.

Religion plays a central role in human experience. Billions of people around the world practice a faith and act in accordance with it. Religion shapes how they enter the world and how they leave it - how they eat, dress, marry, and raise their children. It affects law, economy, and government. It sanctifies injustice and combats it. Beginning with the first signs of religion among ancient humans and concluding with a look at modern citizens and contemporary trends, leading scholar Thomas Tweed examines this powerful and enduring force in human society. Religion: A Very Short Introduction offers a concise non-partisan overview of religion's long history and its complicated role in the world today.

Islam A Very Short Introduction

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Author : Malise Ruthven
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2012-01-26

Islam A Very Short Introduction written by Malise Ruthven and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-01-26 with Religion categories.

Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant forms, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand its nature. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction, offers essential insights into the big issues, provides fresh perspectives on contemporary questions, and guides us through the complex debates.

Buddhism A Very Short Introduction

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Author : Damien Keown
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Paperbacks
Release Date : 1996-10-03

Buddhism A Very Short Introduction written by Damien Keown and has been published by Oxford Paperbacks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-10-03 with Religion categories.

This Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contemporary dilemmas be faced from a Buddhist perspective? Words such as 'karma' and 'nirvana' have entered our vocabulary, but what do they mean? Damien Keown's book provides a lively, informative response to these frequently asked questions about Buddhism.

Theology A Very Short Introduction

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Author : David Ford
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2013-10-24

Theology A Very Short Introduction written by David Ford and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-24 with Religion categories.

This is an introduction to the subject of academic theology. Its basic approach is interrogative, raising key questions so as to lead into a range of selected topics such as knowledge community, salvation, God, prayer and evil.

Muhammad A Very Short Introduction

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Author : Jonathan A. C. Brown
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2011-03-24

Muhammad A Very Short Introduction written by Jonathan A. C. Brown and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-24 with Religion categories.

As the founder of Islam Muhammad is one of the most influential figures in history. The furor surrounding the Satanic Verses and the Danish cartoon crisis reminded the world of the tremendous importance of the prophet of Islam, Muhammad. Learning about his life and understanding its importance, however, has always proven difficult. Our knowledge of Muhammad comes from the biography of him written by his followers, but Western historians have questioned the reliability of this story in their quest to uncover the 'historical Muhammad'. As modern controversies have shown, whatever the truth about Muhammad's life, his persona has taken on numerous shapes and played a crucial role in Muslim life and civilization. This Very Short Introduction provides an introduction to the major aspects of Muhammad's life and its importance, providing both the Muslim and Western historical perspectives. It also explains the prominent roles that Muhammad's persona has played in the Islamic world, from the medieval to the modern period. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.