Hinduism: Past and Present

by Axel Michaels

Book Overview

Hinduism is currently followed by one-fifth of humankind. Far from a monolithic theistic tradition, the religion comprises thousands of gods, a complex caste system, and hundreds of languages and dialects. Such internal plurality inspires vastly ranging rites and practices amongst Hinduism's hundreds of millions of adherents. It is therefore not surprising that scholars have been hesitant to define universal Hindu beliefs and practices. In this...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691089531
• ISBN13: 9780691089539
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.4" x 9.1"