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The A to Z of Jainism / Kristi L. Wiley.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wiley, Kristi L.
- Series:
- A to Z guides ; 38.
- A to Z Guide Series ; Number 38
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Jainism--History--Dictionaries.
- Jainism.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (340 p.)
- Edition:
- 38th ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Lanham, Maryland ; Plymouth, England : The Scarecrow Press, Inc., 2004.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- The A to Z of Jainism covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 979-82-16-28992-0
- 1-283-61616-5
- 9786613928610
- 0-8108-6337-5
- OCLC:
- 817814294
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