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An introduction to Hinduism / by Gavin Flood.
LIBRA BL1202 .F56 1996
Available from offsite location
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Flood, Gavin D., 1954-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Hinduism.
- Physical Description:
- xviii, 341 pages ; 23 cm
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 1996.
- Summary:
- This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Particular emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual, which is more fundamental to the life of the religion than are specific beliefs or doctrines; and to Dravidian influences from south India.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 0521433045
- 0521438780
- OCLC:
- 50516193
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