The Bhagavad Gita by W J Johnson
The Bhagavad Gita is the best known and most widely read Hindu religious text in the Western world. This new translation is ideal for the non-specialist as well as for students of Indian religions, providing a full cultural and historical context in its introduction and notes.
'an excellent primer in the Hindu belief system' * Daily Telegraph, October 1994 *
'freshly accessible to a Western readership..The presentation is both scholarly and inviting. * Good Book Guide, January 1995 *
'freshly accessible to a Western readership..The presentation is both scholarly and inviting. * Good Book Guide, January 1995 *
W. J. Johnson is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies at Cardiff University. He has translated and written introductions and notes for the Oxford World Classics series, including for The Bhagavad Gita. He has contributed to Longman's Dictionary of Contemporary Religions: A World Guide and has been a
consultant on Asian religions in the New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary. He has also published a book (Harmless Souls) and various articles on the ancient Indian religion of Jainism.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199538126 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199538123 |
| Title | The Bhagavad Gita |
| Author | W J Johnson |
| Series | Oxford World's Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2008-08-14 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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