Early Asceticism in India: Ājīvikism and Jainism

by Piotr Balcerowicz

By rediscovering, reconstructing, and examining the Ājīvikism doctrine, its art, origins and development, this book provides new insight into Ājīvikism, and discusses how this information enables us to better understand its impact on Jainism and its role in the development of Indian religion and philosophy. Offering clearer perspectives on the origins of Jainism the book will be an invaluable contribution to Jaina Studies,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138493465
• ISBN13: 9781138493469
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"