The Jains - 2nd Edition

The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, explaining its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describing how the Jains have, over 2500 years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism.

Product details

• Authors: Paul Dundas, Paul (University of Edinburgh Dundas, Dundas Paul
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.07.2002
• EAN: 9780415266062
• ISBN: 978-0-415-26606-2
• Dimensions: 138 mm x 215 mm x 28 mm
• Series: The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices; Library of Religious Beliefs a; The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices
• Subjects: Education and learning > Teaching preparation > Vocational needs; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; History: specific events & topics, HISTORY / General, RELIGION / Jainism, History: specific events and topics, Jainism