A brief introduction to Hinduism / updated and revised by Tim Dowley ; general editor, Christopher Partridge.

Contributor Dowley, Tim, editor.

ImprintMinneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, [2018]

Imprint2018

Description104 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm

Note:"This volume and five other titles in the Brief introductions series are taken directly from the third edition of Introduction to World Religions, edited by Christopher Partridge and revised by Tim Dowley."--Preface.

Note:Part I: Understanding religion -- What is religion? -- Phenomenology and the study of religion -- The anthropology of religion -- Myths and symbols -- The sociology of religion -- The psychology of religion -- Theological approaches to the study of religion -- Critical theory and religion -- Ritual and performance -- Part 2: Hinduism -- A historical overview -- Philosophy -- Sacred writings -- Beliefs -- Worship and festivals -- Family and society -- I am a Hindu -- Hinduism in the modern world -- Gallery -- Rapid fact-finder.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.

Note:With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Hinduism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Hindu beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.

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