The Origins & Development of Classical Hinduism - Couverture souple

Basham, A. L.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 8120840690 ISBN 13 : 9788120840690

Editeur : Motilal Banarsidass Publications, 2016

Synopsis

Reading books is a kind of enjoyment. Reading books is a good habit. We bring you a different kinds of books. You can carry this book where ever you want. It is easy to carry. It can be an ideal gift to yourself and to your loved ones. Care instruction keep away from fire.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Modelled on A.L. Bashamís monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the Origins and Development of Classical Hinduism represents a lifetime of reflection on the subject, and offers an intriguing introduction to one of richest of all Asian traditions. The late A. L. Basham was one of the world s foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and religion. Modelled on his monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism represents a lifetime of reflection on the subject, and offers an intriguing introduction to one of richest of all Asian traditions. Synthesizing Basham s great knowledge of the art, architecture, literature, and religion of South Asia, this concise history traces the spiritual life of Indian from the time of the Indus Culture through the crystallization of classical Hinduism in the first centuries of the common era, and includes a final chapter by the editor, Kenneth G. Zysk, on Hinduism after the classical period. Uniquely comprehensive, it chronicles as well the rise of other mystical and ascetic traditions, such as Buddhism and Jainism, and follows Hinduism s later incarnations in the West. With its vivid presentation of Hinduism s sources and its clearly written explanations and analyses of the major Hindu texts-among them the Rg-veda, the Brahmanas, Upanisads, and the Mahabharata and Ramayana-The Origins of Classical Hinduism clarifies much of Hinduism s enduring mystique. Offering an especially helpful bibliography, numerous illustrations of jHindu art never before published, and a lucid, accessible style, this book is must reading for anyone who has ever been intrigued by this fascinating religion.

Revue de presse

Written from much the same clear historical perspective as The Wonder That was India --Journal of Asian Studies

The Complex subjects and issues involved are presented in (a) lucid, balanced and authoritative manner. --Journal of the American Oriental Society

Clear and lucid, and it is enhanced by wonderful examples...of Hinud art. --Choice

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Motilal Banarsidass Publications
• Date d'édition: 2016
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8120840690
• ISBN 13: 9788120840690
• Reliure: Broché
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible