An introduction to Hinduism. (Record no. 58647)
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| fixed length control field | 01518cam a22001457a 4500 |
| 020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER | |
| ISBN | 9780521438780 |
| 082 ## - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER | |
| Classification number | 294.5 G245 I |
| Item number | 24058 |
| 100 ## - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME | |
| Personal name | Gavin D Flood |
| 245 ## - TITLE STATEMENT | |
| Title | An introduction to Hinduism. |
| Medium | English. |
| 260 ## - PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC. | |
| Name of publisher | New York, |
| Date of publication | Cambridge University Press, |
| Place of publication | 1998 |
| 300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |
| Number of Pages | 341 |
| 500 ## - GENERAL NOTE | |
| General note | <br/>"This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Beginning with the question 'What is Hinduism?', Dr Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from their ancient origins, through the major deities of Visnu, Siva and the Goddess, to the modern world. Hinduism as both a global religion and a form of nationalism is discussed. Particular emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, which have been so influential; to Hindu ritual, which is more fundamental to the life of the religion than are specific beliefs or doctrines; and to Dravidian influences from south India. An introduction to Hinduism examines the ideas of dharma, particularly in relation to the ideology of kingship, caste and world renunciation. Dr Flood also introduces some debates within contemporary scholarship about the nature of Hinduism. His book is suitable both for the beginning student and for the general reader, and as such will be an ideal starting point, and an indispensable companion, for anybody interested in learning more about a religious tradition of major and continuing significance. |
| 650 ## - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY -- TOPICAL TERM | |
| Topical Term | Hinduism |
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| Koha item type | Books |
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| General | Chinmaya International Foundation | Chinmaya International Foundation | General Stacks | 20/03/2020 | Donation | 294.5 G245 I 24058 | 24058 | 20/03/2020 | Books |