Dictionary of Hinduism

Zusatztext The entries are crisp and precise; simple without being simplistic, accessible without being condescending. Informationen zum Autor Dr William Johnson is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies, 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, Encarta, 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. Zusammenfassung With almost 2,800 entries on all aspects of Hinduism, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary of its kind. It covers all the major Hindu practices, texts, beliefs, religious sites, and teachers over a period spanning 3,500 years. An invaluable first port of call for anyone seeking information about Indian religions and culture.

Product details

• Authors: W. J. Johnson, W. J. (Cardiff University) Johnson, W.j. Johnson, Johnson W. J.
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 12.02.2009
• EAN: 9780198610250
• ISBN: 978-0-19-861025-0
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; RELIGION / Hinduism / General, RELIGION / Reference, Religion: general, Reference works, Hinduism