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Understanding Hinduism / by Susan Bradley ; content consultant, Abhishek Ghosh.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bradley, Susan.
- Series:
- Understanding world religions and beliefs.
- Understanding World Religions and Beliefs.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Hinduism--Doctrines--Juvenile literature.
- Hinduism.
- Hinduism--Customs and practices--Juvenile literature.
- Religions--Juvenile literature.
- Religions.
- Faith--Juvenile literature.
- Faith.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (112 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), portraits.
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Place of Publication:
- 2018.
- Minneapolis, Minnesota : Abdo Publishing, [2019]
- Summary:
- Understanding Hinduism covers the history of Hinduism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about spiritual leaders, how Hindus perceive the world, and how Hindus live in the modern world. This title also discusses the complex interactions between Hinduism and Indian politics. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
- Contents:
- ch. 1. Festival of colors
- ch. 2. Origins of Hinduism
- ch. 3. Evolution and colonialism
- ch. 4. One God, many, or none?
- ch. 5. Key concepts and customs
- ch. 6. Reforming Hinduism
- ch. 7. Personal devotion
- ch. 8. Festivals and holidays
- ch. 9. Challenges
- ch. 10. Hinduism present and future.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781532153150
- 1532153155
- OCLC:
- 1101137950
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