Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism. Volume Four: Historical Perspectives, Poets, Teachers, and Saints, Relation to Other Religions and Traditions, Hindu

ISBN-13: 9789004178953 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 838 str.

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Volume IV of Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism presents a historical overview of Hinduism, covering significant periods from the Indus Civilization to contemporary India. In addition, the volume features more than 30 biographies dedicated to important figures of pre-19th century religious poets, teachers, and saints, alphabetically arranged. Special attention is given to the interchanges between Hinduism and other religions and traditions, and a separate section examines the connections between Hinduism and contemporary issues such as ethics, ecology, the Internet, tourism, and New Age spirituality. Please see Brill's Encyclopedia of Hinduism (6 vols set) ISBN 978 90 04 27128 9 (Publication December 2014) for the complete set information.