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Author : Günther-Dietz Sontheimer,Hermann Kulke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Religion
ISBN : UVA:X001775420
Contributed papers presented at the 9th European Conference of Modern South Asian Studies at Wihelmsfeld in 1986.
Author : J. J. Roy Burman
Publisher : Mittal Publications
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Religion
ISBN : 8170998395
Study with reference to Marathwada, India.
Author : Günther-Dietz Sontheimer,Hermann Kulke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105111318031
Papers presented at the 9th European Conference of Modern South Asian Studies, held at Wilhelmsfeld in 1986.
Author : Heidrun Friese
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 1571814744
"Identity" has become a core concept of the social and cultural sciences. Bringing together perspectives from sociology, anthropology, psychology, history, and literary criticism, this book offers a comprehensive and critical overview on how this concept is currently used and how it relates to memory and constructions of historical meaning.
Author : Brian K. Pennington
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2005-04-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0198037295
Drawing on a large body of previously untapped literature, including documents from the Church Missionary Society and Bengali newspapers, Brian Pennington offers a fascinating portrait of the process by which "Hinduism" came into being. He argues against the common idea that the modern construction of religion in colonial India was simply a fabrication of Western Orientalists and missionaries. Rather, he says, it involved the active agency and engagement of Indian authors as well, who interacted, argued, and responded to British authors over key religious issues such as image-worship, sati, tolerance, and conversion.
Author : Denise Cush,Catherine Robinson,Michael York
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 1129 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-21
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781135189792
Covering all aspects of Hinduism, this encyclopedia includes more ethnographic and contemporary material in contrast to the exclusively textual and historical approach of earlier works.
Author : J. E. Llewellyn
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781315475639
'Defining Hinduism' focuses on what Hinduism is, what it has been, and what some have argued it should be. The oldest of the world religions, Hinduism presents a complex pantheon and system of beliefs. Far from being unchanging, Hinduism has, like any faith of duration, evolved in response to changing cultural, political and ideological demands. The book brings together some of the leading scholars working on South Asian religions today.
Author : Kamala Elizabeth Nayar
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9789047413042
This book is about how mythology may be purposively adapted in the service of theology. It does so at the hand of Hayagrīva, since the 14th century C.E. revered as a full form of the Supreme Lord Viṣṇu in the local Śrīvaiṣṇava tradition of South India, but originally a relatively minor pan-Indian deity. Convincingly laying bare the complexity in respect of the pan-Indian images of Hayagrīva, it makes clear that there is no single unilinear history of this deity. It subsequently reconstructs the ‘Śrīnivaiṣṇava History’ of Hayagrīva, and brings out the selectivity involved in borrowing materials from the pan-Indian and local levels. Amidst the incredible complexity encountered here, this study exposes, however, that the emblems and functions of different images show continuity, although a god’s status may change according to the sect.
Author : M. Reza Pirbhai
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004177581
Despite late reconsideration, a dominant paradigm rooted in Orientalist essentialisations of Islam as statically legalistic and Muslims as uniformly transgressive when local customs are engaged, continues to distort perspectives of South Asia's past and present. This has led to misrepresentations of pre-colonial Muslim norms and undue emphasis on colonial reforms alone when charting the course to post-coloniality. This book presents and challenges staple perspectives with a comprehensive reinterpretation of doctrinal sources, literary expressions and colonial records spanning the period from the reign of the 'Great Mughals' to end of the 'British Raj' (1526-1947). The result is an alternative vision of this transformative period in South Asian history, and an original paradigm of Islamic doctrine and Muslim practice applicable more broadly.
Author : Günther-Dietz Sontheimer,Hermann Kulke
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : 817304385X
This Is A Revised And Enlarged Edition Of The Book First Published In 1989. Seventeen Well Researched Papers In The Volume Address Important Questions Thrown Up By Contemporary Research On Hinduism: Do Conventional Notions Of Hinduism Need To Be Reformulated On The Basis Of New Evidence And Modern Theories? Is It Prudent To Interpret Hinduism Without An Inter-Disciplinary And Contextual Approach. In Short, What Does Hinduism Mean.The Papers Reflect A Wide Variety Of Opinions On What Hinduism Means And Help Us Better Understand Hinduism Which Cannot Be Forced Into Watertight Inflexible Categories.
Author : Steven Rosen
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2006-10-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780313071553
As a world religion, Hinduism remains one of the most elusive for many. Its teachings, beliefs, practices, and history are reviewed here by an expert hoping to introduce readers to the world of Hinduism. While there are many forms of Hinduism, and offshoots as well, the complex nature of this faith makes it elusive to many. This straightforward overview, focusing on Vaishnavism-the most common form of Hinduism—is ideal for those who wish to learn more about this ancient tradition.. Beginning with chapters about the foundations of Hinduism, Rosen clearly lays out what is otherwise a complicated history. Providing Hindu terms alongside English translations, he is able to bring the faith alive for readers unacquainted with its varieties and its tenets. Moving on to chapters about practices, including festivals, teachings, chanting, eating habits and more, Rosen brings Hinduism to life in vivid detail.
Author : Kwen Fee Lian
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2006-07-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789047409465
This publication brings together the work of several writers in documenting and understanding the consequences of state-formation on ethnicity in Malaysia and Singapore, thirty years after the two nations went their separate paths.
Author : Arvind Sharma
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Hinduism
ISBN : 1570034494
In this text, leading scholars from around the world take stock of two centuries of international intellectual investment in Hinduism. Since the early 19th century, when the scholarly investigation of Hinduism began to take shape as a modern academic discipline, Hindu studies has evolved from its concentration on description and analysis to an emphasis on understanding Hindu traditions in the context of the religion's own values, concepts and history. Offering an assessment of the current state of Hindu studies, the contributors to this volume identify past achievements and chart the course for what remains to be accomplished in the field.
Author : Gavin Flood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780470998687
An ideal resource for courses on Hinduism or world religions, this accessible volume spans the entire field of Hindu studies. It provides a forum for the best scholars in the world to make their views and research available to a wider audience. Comprehensively covers the textual traditions of Hinduism Features four coherent sections covering theoretical issues, textual traditions, science and philosophy, and Hindu society and politics Reflects the trend away from essentialist understandings of Hinduism towards tradition and regional-specific studies Includes material on Hindu folk religions and stresses the importance of region in analyzing Hinduism Ideal for use on university courses.
Author : Gavin Flood
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-05-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781119144885
An accessible and up-to-date survey of scholarly thinking about Hinduism, perfect for courses on Hinduism or world religions The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Hinduism examines the historical trajectories that have led to the modern religion of Hinduism. Covering main themes such as philosophy, practice, society, and science, this comprehensive volume brings together a variety of approaches and perspectives in Hindu Studies to help readers better appreciate the richness, complexity, and diversity of Hinduism. Essays by acknowledged experts in the field present historical accounts of all major traditions, analyze key texts, engage with Hindu theology and philosophy, address contemporary questions of colonialism and identity, and more. Throughout the text, the authors highlight the links, common threads, and issues that reoccur in the history of Hinduism. Fully revised and updated, the second edition of the Companion incorporates the most recent scholarship and reflects the trend away from essentialist understandings of Hinduism. New chapters examine the Goddess tradition, Hindu diaspora, Hinduism and inter-religious comparison, Hindu philosophy, and Indian astronomy, medicine, language, and mathematics. This edition places further emphasis on the importance of region-specific studies in analyzing Hinduism, discusses important theoretical issues, and offers fresh perspectives on current discourse in Hindu society and politics. Provides a thorough overview of major texts, their histories, and the traditions that preserve them Describes the major textual traditions in Sanskrit with examples in different Indian vernacular languages Addresses major issues and contemporary debates about the nature and study of Hinduism Discusses the importance of systematic, rational thinking in Indian sciences, philosophy, and theology Examines key socio-political themes in Hinduism that are of particular relevance to the modern world The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Hinduism, Second Edition is an excellent text for undergraduate courses on Hinduism in Religious Studies and Philosophy departments, and an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers in Hindu Studies.
