This book offers a fresh approach to the study of religion in modern South Asia. It uses a series of case studies to explore the development of religious ideas and practices, giving students an understanding of the social, political and historical context.
Part of a series which explores different faiths through the eyes of children who are growing up in a religious family. Each book covers the major features of the religion and while writing these books, the authors interviewed adults and children from each faith.
Examines Samkara's teaching method and asks how the words of the sacred texts can give knowledge of a reality beyond words Provides a detailed introduction to Samkara's method for Hindus and non-Hindus alike Sets the current study in the context of a wide range of Indian, North-American, European and Japanese scholarship First research monograph to explore in detail the interrelation between sacred text, content and teaching method
This book offers a fresh approach to the study of religion in modern South Asia. It uses a series of case studies to explore the development of religious ideas and practices, giving students an understanding of the social, political and historical context.
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