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100 1 _aMitchell, J. Murray
_q(John Murray),
_d1815-1904
245 1 0 _aTwo old faiths
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-11-04
508 _aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Stacy Brown Thellend and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Two Old Faiths: Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans" by J. Murray Mitchell and Sir William Muir is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. This work presents a comparative study of Hinduism and Islam, exploring their historical development, core beliefs, and doctrines, ultimately delving into their contrasts with Christianity. The authors aim to provide a thorough understanding of these two religions, which shape a significant portion of the world’s spiritual landscape. The opening of the book begins by establishing the context of Hinduism, detailing its ancient roots and the evolution of its beliefs as documented in the Vedas. It discusses the complex layers of religious thought that have developed over the millennia and outlines the significance of understanding Hinduism to better appreciate its historical and cultural impact. The text emphasizes the necessity for a chronological study of Hinduism to unravel its intricate nature and contrasts early phases of the religion with the more complex forms that emerged later. By inviting readers to engage with the historical and philosophical aspects of Hinduism, the authors set the stage for a deeper exploration of how these themes will similarly apply to Islam in the later sections of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIslam
653 _aChristianity and other religions -- Hinduism
653 _aHinduism
700 1 _aMuir, William, Sir,
_d1819-1905
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16996
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