Introducing Hinduism by Hillary P Rodrigues

Introducing Hinduism by Hillary P Rodrigues

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Written by an experienced teacher of Hindu tradition, this book explores the complexities of Hinduism, including its social structures, especially its caste system, its rituals and scriptures, its mythology and varieties of deities, and its religious philosophies. Illustrated throughout, it is aimed at students wishing to study this religion.

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Introducing Hinduism by Hillary P Rodrigues

Written by an experienced teacher of Hindu tradition, this book explores the complexities of Hinduism, including its social structures, especially its caste system, its rituals and scriptures, its mythology and varieties of deities, and its religious philosophies. Illustrated throughout, it is aimed at students wishing to study this religion.

'A welcome addition to the current range of introductory materials on Hinduism...Rodrigues' treatment is sympathetic and sensitive, managing to suggest a sense of both of the breadth and richness of Hindu tradition and of its underlying unity.' - Sushil Mittal, James Madison University, USA

Hillary Rodrigues was born in India and has spent many years living, traveling, and studying Eastern religions in South and South-east Asia. He has over a dozen years' experience teaching the Hindu religion to undergraduate students at the University of Lethbridge, where he has been honored with the Distinguished Teaching Award.
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ISBN 13 9780415392693
ISBN 10 0415392691
Title Introducing Hinduism
Author Hillary P Rodrigues
Series World Religions
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 2006-07-28
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.