The A to Z of Hinduism / Edition 2

by Bruce M. Sullivan

Overview

With a history of over three and a half millennia, and over 800 million adherents, Hinduism is one of the world's largest and most diverse religious traditions. This book presents the Hindu religious tradition's major events, individuals, texts, sects, and concepts in the context of its historical development through various periods. In addition, sacred Hindu pilgrimage sites, the rituals performed as religious practices, the manifestations of Hindu religious sensibilities in biography, art, the caste system of social organization, mythology, and the theories of salvation developed through the history of Hinduism are also presented. A pronunciation guide to Sanskrit and Tamil, and a chronology of the history of Hinduism are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810840706
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	07/17/2001
Series:	The A to Z Guide Series
Edition description:	Subsequent
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	232,146
Product dimensions:	5.30(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Bruce M. Sullivan is Professor of Religious Studies and Asian Studies at Northern Arizona University. He has published professional articles in the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Asian Theatre Journal, Literature & Theology, and International Journal of Hindu Studies.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Pronunciation Guide Chapter 3 Chronology Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 THE DICTIONARY Chapter 6 About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Sullivan (religious and Asian studies, Northern Arizona U.) presents the religion's major events, individuals, texts, sects, and concepts in historical context. Includes a pronunciation guide for Sanskrit and Tamil, as well as a chronological history of Hinduism. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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