The Jains / Paul Dundas.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dundas, Paul, 1952-2023.

Series:

Library of religious beliefs and practices

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jainism.

Jains.

Physical Description:

xii, 354 pages ; 22 cm.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2002.

Summary:

The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describes how the Jains have, over two and a half thousand years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [307]-335) and index.

ISBN:

0415266068

OCLC:

49594164