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Woman and Goddess in Hinduism: Reinterpretations and Re-envisionings
Hardback,
12/07/2011,
£89.99
£80.99
Offering multilayered explorations of Hindu understandings of the Feminine, both human and divine, this book emphasizes theological and activist methods and aims over historical, anthropological, and literary ones.
Interpreting Devotion: The Poetry and Legacy of a Female Bhakti Saint of India
Paperback,
16/07/2015,
£46.99
£42.29
Devotion is a category of expression in many of the world's religious traditions. This book looks at issues involved in academically interpreting religious devotion, as well as exploring the interpretations of religious devotion made by a sixth century poet, a twelfth century biographer, and present-day festival publics.
Gita on the Green
Hardback,
08/03/2001,
£15.99
£11.19
The author's knowledge of East-Indian philosophy and spirituality is used in this elaboration of Steven Pressfield's novel "The Legend of Bagger Vance" in which Pressfied restructured the 700 verse "Bhagavad-Gita" (a spiritual poem containing universal truths), in terms of a golf novel.
What Do Hindus Believe?
Paperback,
07/04/2008,
£6.99
£6.29
Hinduism is a much contested term used to describe the religious beliefs and practices of more than 800 million people, most of whom live in India. Yet Hinduism is a religion which lacks a set of core beliefs (there is no founder, no single scripture nor any central organisation).
Offence: The Hindu Case
Hardback,
01/12/2009,
£15.00
£13.50
To many outside India, Hinduism is envisioned as the foundation of an ideal, all-embracing society. Yet this is far from the truth. This work documents how Hindu fundamentalists have succeeded in censoring and banning many cultural works, tampered with university teaching, and prevented academics from continuing in their jobs.
Law Code of Manu
Paperback,
23/04/2009,
£12.99
£11.69
The Law Code of Manu is the most authoritative and best-known legal text of ancient India. A seminal Hindu work, it is important for its classic description of the many social institutions which have come to be identified with Indian society. Patrick Olivelle's lucid translation is the first to be based on his critically edited text.
Introduction to Hinduism
Paperback,
13/07/1996,
£29.99
£26.99
A much-needed, comprehensive and up-to-date thematic and historical survey of Hinduism.
On Hinduism
Paperback,
07/01/2016,
£32.49
£29.24
On Hinduism is a penetrating analysis of many of the most crucial and contested issues in Hinduism, from the Vedas to the present day. In a series of 63 connected essays, it discusses Hindu concepts of polytheism, death, gender, art, contemporary puritanism, non-violence, and much more.
Oxford Dictionary of Hinduism
Paperback,
13/05/2010,
£14.99
£13.49
With almost 2,800 entries on all aspects of Hinduism, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary of its kind. It covers all the major Hindu practices, texts, beliefs, religious sites, and teachers over a period spanning 3,500 years. An invaluable first port of call for anyone seeking information about Indian religions and culture.
Bhagavad Gita
Paperback,
14/08/2008,
£5.99
£5.39
The Bhagavad Gita is the best known and most widely read Hindu religious text in the Western world. This new translation is ideal for the non-specialist as well as for students of Indian religions, providing a full cultural and historical context in its introduction and notes.
Upanisads
Paperback,
17/04/2008,
£9.99
£8.99
The Upanisads are the central scriptures of Hinduism, representing some of the most important literary products in the history of Indian culture and religion. This major new translation incorporates the most recent historical and philological scholarship. An introduction and detailed notes make it the ideal edition for both specialists as well as students of Indian religions.
Sacred thread
Paperback,
01/07/1996,
£34.00
£30.60
In this textbook John Brockington shows how Hinduism encompasses new dilemmas in traditional language and accommodates fresh insights to established viewpoints.
Introducing Hinduism
7,
07/04/2005,
£9.99
£8.99
The author presents an introduction to this ancient and often baffling religion, presenting its many contradictions while offering coverage of its many traditions, theologies, and deities. Original.
Mahabharata
Paperback,
28/05/2009,
£18.99
£17.09
Presents one of the major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. This book offers a discussion of human goals (artha or purpose, kama or pleasure, dharma or duty, and moksha or liberation). It explains the relationship of the individual to society and the world (the nature of the 'Self') and the workings of karma.
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