A Dictionary of Hinduism
W. J. Johnson
13 May 2010
ISBN: 9780198610267
416 pages
Paperback
198x129mm
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Price: £14.99With almost 2,800 entries on all aspects of Hinduism, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary of its kind. It covers all the major Hindu practices, texts, beliefs, religious sites, and teachers over a period spanning 3,500 years. An invaluable first port of call for anyone seeking information about Indian religions and culture.
Description
With almost 2,800 entries on all aspects of Hinduism, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary of its kind. It covers all the major Hindu practices, texts, beliefs, religious sites, and teachers over a period spanning 3,500 years. An invaluable first port of call for anyone seeking information about Indian religions and culture.
- Almost 2,800 clear, concise, and authoritative entries
- The most wide-ranging dictionary of its kind: includes practices, festivals, beliefs, gods, sacred sites, languages, and religious texts
- Biographical entries for key thinkers, teachers, and scholars
- Entries cover a period of 3,500 years - from the religion's origin to Hinduism in the 21st century
- Detailed appendices include maps, a chronology, a pronunciation guide, principal sources and further reading, and useful websites
About the Author(s)
W. J. Johnson, Cardiff University
Table of Contents
- Preface
A-Z Dictionary
Appendices
Maps
Further Reading
Chronology
Abbreviations
Pronunciation Guide
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