Hinduism

<i>Hinduism: A Reader</i> offers a comprehensive guide to this major world religion through a combination of passages from scriptures and excerpts from the work of leading scholars in the field. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Introduces students to the main textual, regional, intellectual, philosophical, historical, and contemporary traditions of the Hindu faith<br /> </li> <li>Includes excerpts from both canonical ancient texts and thought-provoking contemporary texts to offer a balanced overview of the religion<br /> </li> <li>Features selections that are concise without sacrificing essential material<br /> </li> <li>Provides clearly written introductions to each section that help situate the readings within the wider context of Hindu scholarship.</li> </ul>