TY - BOOK AU - Jones,Constance A. AU - Ryan,James D. ED - Credo Reference (Firm), TI - Encyclopedia of Hinduism T2 - Encyclopedia of world religions SN - 9781787851689 AV - BL1105 .J654 2016 U1 - 294.503 23 PY - 2016/// CY - New York, NY PB - Facts On File KW - Hinduism KW - Encyclopedias N1 - 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; Access restricted to authorized users and institutions N2 - 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 UR - https://ezp.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.credoreference.com/content/title/fofhinduism?institutionId=5224 ER -