South Asian Religions: Tradition and Today Contributor(s): Pechilis, Karen (Editor), Raj, Selva J. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415448522 ISBN-13: 9780415448529 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $54.14 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | History |
Dewey: 200.954 |
LCCN: 2012033975 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (0.90 lbs) 272 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The religious landscape of South Asia is complex and fascinating. While existing literature tends to focus on the majority religions of Hinduism and Buddhism, much less attention is given to Jainism, Sikhism, Islam or Christianity. While not nelecting the majority traditions, this valuable resource also explores the important role which the minority traditions play in the religious life of the subcontinent, covering popular as well as elite expressions of religious faith. By examining the realities of religious life, and the ways in which the traditions are practised on the ground, this book provides an illuminating introduction to religion in South Asia. |