Contemporary Hinduism
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- Publisher:
- Acumen Publishing
- Publication date:
- 05 April 2014
- 31 July 2013
- ISBN:
- 9781844656912
- 9781844656899
- 9781844656905
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- Weight & Pages:
- 00kg,
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- 00kg,
- Subjects:
- Buddhism and Eastern Religions, Religion
- Series:
- Religions in Focus
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Book description
Most overviews of Hindu belief and practice follow a history from the ancient Vedas to today. Such approaches privilege Brahmanical traditions and create a sense of Hinduism as a homogenous system and culture, and one which is largely unchanging and based solely on sacred texts. In reality, modern Hindu faith and culture present an extraordinary range of dynamic beliefs and practices. Contemporary Hinduism aims to capture the full breadth of the Hindu worldview as practised today, both in the sub-continent and the diaspora. Global and regional faith, ritualised and everyday practice, Brahmanical and non-Brahmanical belief, and ascetic and devotional traditions are all discussed. Throughout, the discussion is illustrated with detailed case material and images, whilst key terms are highlighted and explained in a glossary. Contemporary Hinduism presents students with a lively and engaging survey of Hinduism, offering an introduction to the oldest and one of the most complex of world religions.
Reviews
"Touching on ritual, narrative, community and doctrine, this book brings us one step closer to understanding the reality of Hinduism in all its variation and regional flavour.'"
Jessica Frazier
"The collection well communicates the reality that Hinduism is diverse, local, and lived and that it is hardly restricted to its ancestral home but rather practiced around the world by Indian migrants as well as non-Indian converts and enthusiasts.'"
Source: Anthropology Review Database
"Going beyond elitist texts, this volume illustrates the kaleidoscope of Hindu practices and beliefs, and reveals to us the vibrant reality of Hinduism as it is lived across the globe.'"
Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh
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