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_aThe Religions of India : _bHandbooks on the History of Religions, Volume 1, Edited by Morris Jastrow |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-12-28 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Paul Murray and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr | ||
| 520 | _a"The Religions of India" by Edward Washburn Hopkins is a scholarly examination of the diverse religious traditions originating in India, written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide a systematic study of various Indian religions, including Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism, by drawing upon original texts along with historical and cultural contexts that shaped these belief systems over time. The opening of the text establishes the significance of India as a land of religions, tracing its rich religious history back to ancient Vedic literature and the philosophical discussions occurring as early as 300 B.C. The author outlines the meticulous methods of interpretation and organization that will subsequently guide the discourse throughout the book. The initial chapters lay the foundation for exploring the sources, dates, and development of Indian religions, emphasizing the contrast and evolution from ancient Vedic beliefs to later systems and doctrines. Various aspects such as the significance of gods, rituals, and hierarchical structures within these religious frameworks are introduced, setting the stage for a comprehensive understanding of India's multifaceted religious landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aIndia -- Religion | ||
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