Hinduism A Very Short Introduction
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Author | : Kim Knott |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
Hinduism is practised by about 80% of India's population, and by about 30,000,000 people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? This work gives concise insights into the central preoccupations of Hinduism.
Author | : Kim Knott |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0198745540 |
Hinduism is practised by about 80% of India's population, and by about 30,000,000 people outside India. But how is Hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have? This work gives concise insights into the central preoccupations of Hinduism.
Author | : Sue Hamilton |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2001-02-22 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0191540242 |
India has a long, rich, and diverse tradition of philosophical thought, spanning some two and a half millennia and encompassing several major religious traditions. This Very Short Introduction emphasizes the diversity of Indian thought, and is structured around six schools which have achieved classic status. Sue Hamilton explores how the traditions have attempted to understand the nature of reality in terms of an inner or spiritual quest, and introduces distinctively Indian concepts such as karma and rebirth. She also shows how Indian thinkers have understood issues of reality and knowledge — issues which are also an important part of the Western philosophical tradition. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author | : Eleanor M. Nesbitt |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0198745575 |
An accessible introduction to the world's fifth largest religion, this work presents Sikhism's meanings and myths, and its practices, rituals, and festivals, also addressing ongoing social issues such as the relationship with the Indian state, the diaspora, and caste.
Author | : Thomas A. Tweed |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 163 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0190064676 |
Religion plays a central role in human experience. Billions of people around the world practice a faith and act in accordance with it. Religion shapes how they enter the world and how they leave it - how they eat, dress, marry, and raise their children. It affects law, economy, and government. It sanctifies injustice and combats it. Beginning with the first signs of religion among ancient humans and concluding with a look at modern citizens and contemporary trends,leading scholar Thomas Tweed examines this powerful and enduring force in human society. Religion: A Very Short Introduction offers a concise non-partisan overview of religion's long history and its complicated role in the world today.
Author | : David Ford |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 230 |
Release | : 2013-10-24 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0191669571 |
This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford's approach draws us in to considering the principles underlying religious belief, including the centrality of salvation to most major religions, the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts, the challenge posed to theology by prayer and worship, and the issue of sin and evil. He also probes the nature of experience, knowledge, and wisdom in theology, and discusses what is involved in interpreting theological texts. In this new edition, Ford considers the contemporary relevance of theology, including the effect of globalization and digitized communication, examines the theological responses to change and development in science, considers the impact of increased engagement between Islam and the West, and looks at the development and importance of theology between the different faiths. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author | : Stephen Law |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 169 |
Release | : 2011-01-27 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0199553645 |
Summary: Philosopher Stephen Law explains why humanism--though a rejection of religion--nevertheless provides both a moral basis and a meaning for our lives.-publisher description.
Author | : Jacob K. Olupona |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2014 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0199790582 |
This book connects traditional religions to the thriving religious activity in Africa today.
Author | : Klaus K. Klostermaier |
Publisher | : ONEWorld Publications |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : |
Hinduism: A Short Introduction does not presuppose any knowledge of theubject, nor does it aim to exhaust it. It is written for the interestedeneral reader and hopes to generate further interest in this rich and vastulture. What it attempts to do is to highlight important expressions of theindu tradition in such a way that Hindus can recognize it as their own, andon-Hindus can understand some of the aspects of living Hinduism. Themphasis will be on the 'ideal' that Hinduism aims at, not on the empiricalnd historical 'facts'. Coverage is centered around the Vedic tradition, theifferent Hindu religions, the Hindu philosophical quest, and the encounteretween Hinduism and other religious traditions.
Author | : Malise Ruthven |
Publisher | : OUP Oxford |
Total Pages | : 201 |
Release | : 2012-01-26 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0199642877 |
Islam features widely in the news, often in its most militant forms, but few people in the non-Muslim world really understand its nature. Malise Ruthven's Very Short Introduction, offers essential insights into the big issues, provides fresh perspectives on contemporary questions, and guides us through the complex debates.