Dimensions
146 x 225 x 25mm
The history of the Hindu tradition is captured by Kalus K. Klostermaier in
this new survey of a rich and ancient religion.;This study moves swiftly but
thoroughly through the ages, from early emergence of the Vedic tradition to
the developments in contemporary Hinduism. Factual information is balanced
with discussion of such problematic areas as the true origins of Hinduism and
the controversy of the Aryan invasion. Other features include: full coverage
of all the major branches within the religion, and their origins; the role of
philosophical reflection in the development of Hinduism; the future of
Hinduism; a quick-reference chronology, bibliography and extensive glossary.;
This guide to the development of a major religion should be of interest to
those interested in the subject, from gradates to the curious general reader,
and can be used as a companion volume to "Hinduism - a short introduction".
