Encyclopedia of Hinduism
2019
eBook
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.
Main title:
Encyclopedia of Hinduism / [edited by] Constance A. Jones and James D. Ryan.
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Work:
Edition:
Second edition.[Enhanced Credo edition]
Imprint:
New York, NY : Facts On File, 2016.Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2019.
Collation:
1 online resource (716 entries) : 34 images ; digital files.
Series title:
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Description based on title screen of website (viewed April 24, 2019).
System details:
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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.
Access restrictions:
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
ISBN:
9781787851689 (electronic version)1438141769 (ebook)9781438141763 (ebook)
Dewey class:
294.503
LC class:
BL1105
Language:
English
BRN:
501702
Electronic access:
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