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Encyclopedia of Hinduism / [edited by] Constance A. Jones and James D. Ryan.

Contributor(s): Series: Encyclopedia of world religionsPublisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2019Edition: Second edition; [Enhanced Credo edition]Description: 1 online resource (716 entries) : 34 images ; digital filesContent type:
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781787851689
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 294.503 23
LOC classification:
  • BL1105 .J654 2016
Online resources:
Contents:
About the editors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Note on terms and spelling -- The origins of Hinduism -- The sacred texts of Hinduism: The Vedas -- Epic and classical Hinduism -- Development of the caste system -- Islam and Hinduism -- Hinduism during the British Era -- Post-independence India (after 1947) -- Dissemination -- An encyclopedic approach -- Chronology -- Entries A-Y -- Bibliography.
Abstract: The Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Second Edition focuses on the most significant groups within this religion, noteworthy teachers and their contributions, the religions and cultural movements that enriched its history, and the spread of Hindu thought and practice around the world.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Ebook Ebook NMC Library Credo Reference Online BL1105 .J654 2016 EBOOK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available online - NMC Login required 518539

Includes bibliographical references.

About the editors -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Note on terms and spelling -- The origins of Hinduism -- The sacred texts of Hinduism: The Vedas -- Epic and classical Hinduism -- Development of the caste system -- Islam and Hinduism -- Hinduism during the British Era -- Post-independence India (after 1947) -- Dissemination -- An encyclopedic approach -- Chronology -- Entries A-Y -- Bibliography.

The Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Second Edition focuses on the most significant groups within this religion, noteworthy teachers and their contributions, the religions and cultural movements that enriched its history, and the spread of Hindu thought and practice around the world.

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