Sacred Thread A Short History of Hinduism
Sacred Thread A Short History of Hinduism English
Brockington J L
- 2nd
- New Delhi Oxford University Press 1997
- viii,222p.
The Sacred thread is a perfect introductory text to Hinduism for both scholars and curious readers.
This important book traces the concepts of Hinduism from its Vedic origins to its present varieties with admirable clarity.
Hinduism is not just one particular approach to life: Professor Brockington shows how Hinduism encompasses new dilemmas in traditional language and accommodates fresh insights to established viewpoints, blending the old and the new. He stresses the adaptability of Hinduism, showing its ability to weave together the diverse threads of tradition and innovation. The Sacred thread is a perfect introductory text to Hinduism for both scholars and curious readers.
0195642163 9780195642162
954 BRO / 1800
The Sacred thread is a perfect introductory text to Hinduism for both scholars and curious readers.
This important book traces the concepts of Hinduism from its Vedic origins to its present varieties with admirable clarity.
Hinduism is not just one particular approach to life: Professor Brockington shows how Hinduism encompasses new dilemmas in traditional language and accommodates fresh insights to established viewpoints, blending the old and the new. He stresses the adaptability of Hinduism, showing its ability to weave together the diverse threads of tradition and innovation. The Sacred thread is a perfect introductory text to Hinduism for both scholars and curious readers.
0195642163 9780195642162
954 BRO / 1800