Handbook of Hinduism in Europe / edited by Knut A. Jacobsen, Ferdinando Sardella.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Jacobsen, Knut A., 1956- editor.

Sardella, Ferdinando, editor.

Series:

Handbook of oriental studies. South Asia ; Section two, v. 35.

Handbook of oriental studies. Section two, South Asia ; volume 35/1-2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hinduism--Europe--Encyclopedias.

Hinduism.

Europe.

Genre:

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

2 volumes (xxxvi, 1641 pages) : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, [2020]

Summary:

"Handbook of Hinduism in Europe portrays and analyses how Hindu traditions have expanded across the continent, and presents the main Hindu communities, religious groups, forms, practices and teachings. The Handbook does this in two parts, Part One covers historical and thematic topics which are of importance for understanding Hinduism in Europe as a whole and Part Two has chapters on Hindu traditions in every country in Europe. Hindu traditions have a long history of interaction with Europe, but the developments during the last fifty years represent a new phase. Globalization and increased ease of communication have led to the presence of a great plurality of Hindu traditions. Hinduism has become one of the major religions in Europe and is present in every country of the continent"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Volume 1. Pan-European developments

volume 2. Hindu presence in European countries.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Handbook of Hinduism in Europe

ISBN:

9789004433434

9004433430

9789004433441

9004433449

9789004429420

9004429425

OCLC:

1143643870