The sacred thread : Hinduism in its continuity and diversity / J.L. Brockington.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brockington, J. L., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hinduism.

Hinduism--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 222 p. ) ill. ;

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh : University Press, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Hinduism is not just one particular approach to life. In this best-selling textbook John Brockington shows how Hinduism encompasses new dilemmas in traditional language and accommodates fresh insights to established viewpoints. Since its first publication The Sacred Thread has consistently proved an invaluable introduction to Hinduism.

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Preface

List of Illustrations

1. PREHISTORY OF HINDUISM

2. IMPERSONAL TRENDS

3. THEISTIC TRENDS

4. UNORTHODOX MOVEMENTS

5. THE ORTHODOX SYNTHESIS

6. SECTARIAN DEVELOPMENTS

7. BHAKTI IN THE SOUTH

8. BHAKTI IN THE NORTH

9. REVIVAL AND REFORM

10. TRADITION TRIUMPHANT

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-216) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780748672882

0748672885

9780585105185

0585105189

OCLC:

1322125872