A brief introduction to hinduism augsburg fortress. Key preoccupations of hinduism today include the centrality of the veda as religious texts. But how is hinduism defined, and what basis does the. This book is a very good introduction for someone who knows little about the subject and would like to learn more, however for someone who does know a something about hinduism and would like to learn more it is a little unsatisfying. Hinduism is practiced by about eighty percent of indias population, and by about 30 million people outside india. A very short introduction offers an overview of this major religion, discussing key topics such as the centrality of the veda as religious texts, the role of brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral importance of epics such as the ramayana. You can change region by clicking the flag in the toolbar. Hinduism is practiced by about 80 percent of indias population, and by about 30 million people outside india.
Rent hinduism a very short introduction 1st edition 9780192853875 and save up to 80% on textbook rentals and 90% on used textbooks. Hinduism is practised by nearly 80 per cent of indias population, and around 70 million people outside india. Excellent introduction to hinduism indeed a very short, but still excellent introduction to hinduism. A very short introduction very short introductions 9780198745549. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. A very short introduction very short introductions. Pdf hinduism a very short introduction download full. Very basic introduction tovery basic introduction to hinduism. A very short introduction part of the series very short introductions.
Feb 24, 2000 hinduism is practised by eighty per cent of indias population, and by thirty million people outside india. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. In this very short introduction, kim knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of hindus and hinduism, and considers the ways in which it has been affected by colonialism and modernity. Hinduism is practised by eighty per cent of indias population, and by thirty million people outside india. She discusses key preoccupations of hinduism such as the centrality of the veda as religious. A very short introduction is indeed very short, perhaps too short to do more than scratch to surface of a topic as complex and varied as the religion of hinduism.
In this very short introduction, kim knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyses the challenges facing it in the. She discusses key preoccupations of hinduism such as the centrality of the veda as religious texts, the role of brahmin. Feb 29, 2016 hinduism is practised by nearly eighty per cent of indias population, and by some seventy million people outside india. A very short introduction offers an overview of this major religion, discussing key topics such as the centrality of the veda as religious texts, the role of brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral. In this very short introduction, kim knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyses the challenges facing it in the twentyfirst. Hinduism is practiced by about 80 percent of indias population, and by ab. In this very short introduction, kim knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyses the challenges facing it in the twentyfirst century. These pocketsized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. This book is a very good introduction for someone who knows little about the subject and would like to learn more.
As such, introducing hinduism concisely can be extremely challenging. In this very short introduction, kim knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of hindus and hinduism, and considers the ways in which it has. A very short introduction kim knott by kim knott part of the very short introductions series from the oxford university press, this is an authoritative overview of the religion with analyses of the contemporary issues plaguing the hindus, in nine chapters. This term, itself somewhat problematic, is the moniker of a tradition that seems to contain as many paths and practices as there are adherents. The books are concise introductions to particular subjects, intended for a general audience but written by experts. A very short introduction very short introductions book online at best prices in india on.
Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and. Hinduism book san francisco public library bibliocommons. A very short introduction kim knott oxford university. In this very short introduction, kim knott combines a succinct and authoritative overview of a major religion with an analysis of the challenges facing it in the twentieth century. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for. This book is a very good introduction for someone who knows little about the subject and would like to learn more, however for someone who does know a something about. In this very short introduction, kim knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of hinduism and its key beliefs. Please subscribe or login to access full text content. A very short introduction access to the complete content on very short introductions online requires a subscription or purchase. She discusses key preoccupations of hinduism such as the centrality of. If any single text can be compared to the new testament, it is thisone. In this second edition she considers new issues facing hindus such as the politicization of hinduism in india, the increasing impact of hindu nationalism, and the rise and fall of sectarian hindu movements. Very short introductions vsi are a book series published by the oxford university. In this very short introduction, kim knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of hindus and hinduism, and considers th.
A very short introduction by kim knott 9780192853875. A very short introduction 2e very short introductions 2 by knott, kim isbn. Preface hindu gods and goddesses are everywhere in india, hidden within gorgeous temples and small wayside shrines, depicted in intricate stone carvings, looking out benevolently from advertisements, calendar prints, and film posters, and captured on market stalls and in shop windows in jewellery and small sculptures. In this very short introduction, kim knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of hindus and hinduism, and considers the ways in.
In this very short introduction, kim knott offers a succinct and authoritative overview of this major religion, and analyses the challenges facing it. Hinduism, a very short introduction the author discusses hinduism, which is the predominant faith in continental india, particularly in india and nepal and is considered by many as the oldest religion on earth or eternal waylaw. What you learn from the very short introduction series. She discusses key preoccupations of hinduism such as the centrality of the veda as religious texts, the role of brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the. A very short introduction offers an overview of this major religion, discussing key topics such as the centrality of the veda as religious texts, the role of brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the transmission of divine truths, and the cultural and moral importance of. In this very short introduction, kim knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of hindus and hinduism, and considers the ways in which it has been affected by colonialism and mod hinduism is practiced by about 80 percent of indias population, and by about 30 million people outside india. A very short introduction admirably attempts to do just that in one pocket sized edition. The length of each book is fixed at thirtyfive thousand words, or roughly.
Very short introductions vsi are a book series published by the oxford university press oup. In this very short introduction, kim knott provides clear insight into the beliefs and authority of hindus and hinduism, and considers the ways in which it has been. Access to the complete content on very short introductions online requires a subscription or purchase. She discusses key preoccupations of hinduism such as the centrality of the veda as religious texts, the role of brahmins, gurus, and storytellers in the. Hinduism a very short introduction 1st edition rent. But how is hinduism defined, and what basis does the religion have. Kim knott is professor of religious and secular studies. As it is a very brief introduction, it doesnt go into much detail, but it does provide a nice overview of hinduism in terms of philosophy, ritual, gender and caste, literature, politics, history and geography. A very short introduction combines an overview of a major religion with analysis of the challenges facing it in the twentieth century. Previously at the university of leeds but now at lancaster university, she teaches the study of religions. Provides a clear, wellorganized, concise overview of the history, religious practices, gods, philosophical schools, and of various other aspects of hinduism.
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