A brief Introduction to Hinduism / updated and revised by Tim Dowley ; general editor, Christopher Partridge.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Dowley, Tim, editor.

Partridge, Christopher H. (Christopher Hugh), 1961- editor.

Series:

Brief introductions to world religions.

Brief introductions to world religions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hinduism.

Religions.

Physical Description:

104 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2018]

Summary:

With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Hinduism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Hindu beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.

Contents:

Part 1 Understanding Religion

1 What Is Religion? p. 12

2 Phenomenology and the Study of Religion p. 15

3 The Anthropology of Religion p. 21

Myths and Symbols p. 24

4 The Sociology of Religion p. 26

5 The Psychology of Religion p. 31

6 Theological Approaches to the Study of Religion p. 34

7 Critical Theory and Religion p. 38

8 Ritual and Performance p. 42

Part 2 Hinduism

9 A Historical Overview p. 52

10 Philosophy p. 59

11 Sacred Writings p. 63

12 Beliefs p. 67

13 Worship and Festivals p. 75

14 Family and Society p. 81

I am a Hindu p. 82

15 Hinduism in the Modern World p. 85.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781506450346

1506450342

OCLC:

1042084558