1991, ISBN: 0195073495

[EAN: 9780195073492], Neubuch, [PU: Oxford University Press, USA, New York], Paperback. The late A.L. Basham was one of the world's foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780195073492], Neubuch, [PU: Oxford University Press, USA, New York], Paperback. The late A.L. Basham was one of the world's foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and religion. Modeled on his monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism represents a lifetime of reflection on the subject, and offers an intriguing introduction to one of the richest of all Asian traditions. Synthesizing Basham's great knowledge of the art, architecture, literature, and religion of South Asia, this concise history traces the spiritual life of India from the time of the Indus Culture (around 2700 B.C.E) through the crystallization of classical Hinduism in the first centuries of the common era. It chronicles as well the rise of other mystical and ascetic traditions, such as Buddhism and Jainism, and follows Hinduism's later incarnations in the West, making it an especially comprehensive introduction to the subject. Unlike Christianity or Islam, Hinduism was not inspired by single great prophet but rather evolved organically. The wide range of influences and sources—along with the great number of sacred texts in ancient languages—can make the Hindu system of faith and practice seem almost impenetrable to the uninitiated. With its vivid presentation of Hinduism's sources—from the warrior Aryans to the wandering ascetics—and its clearly written explanations and analyses of the major Hindu texts—among them the Rg-veda, the Brahmanas, Upanishads, and the Mahabharata and Ramayana—The Origins of Classical Hinduism clarifies much of Hinduism's enduring mystique. With an especially helpful bibliography, numerous illustrations of Hindu art never before published, and a lucid, accessible style, this book is must reading for anyone who has ever been intrigued by this fascinating religion. Arthur Basham (1914-86) was one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Indian culture and religion. His account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism compiled and expanded posthumously, represents a lifetime of sturdy and reflection on the subject. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability., Books<

1991, ISBN: 0195073495

[EAN: 9780195073492], Neubuch, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc, New York], Paperback. The late A.L. Basham was one of the world's foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and relig… Mehr…

[EAN: 9780195073492], Neubuch, [PU: Oxford University Press Inc, New York], Paperback. The late A.L. Basham was one of the world's foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and religion. Modeled on his monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism represents a lifetime of reflection on the subject, and offers an intriguing introduction to one of the richest of all Asian traditions.Synthesizing Basham's great knowledge of the art, architecture, literature, and religion of South Asia, this concise history traces the spiritual life of India from the time of the Indus Culture (around 2700 B.C.E) through the crystallization of classical Hinduism in the first centuries of the common era. It chronicles as well the rise of other mystical and ascetic traditions, such as Buddhism and Jainism, and follows Hinduism's later incarnations in the West, making it an especially comprehensive introduction to the subject.Unlike Christianity or Islam, Hinduism was not inspired by single great prophet but rather evolved organically. The wide range of influences and sources--along with the great number of sacred texts in ancient languages--can make the Hindu system of faith and practice seem almost impenetrable to the uninitiated. With its vivid presentation of Hinduism's sources--from the warrior Aryans to the wandering ascetics--and its clearly written explanations and analyses of the major Hindu texts--among them the Rg-veda, the Brahmanas, Upanishads, and the Mahabharata and Ramayana--The Origins of Classical Hinduism clarifies much of Hinduism's enduring mystique. With an especially helpful bibliography, numerous illustrations of Hindu art never before published, and a lucid, accessible style, this book is must reading for anyone who has ever been intrigued by this fascinating religion. Arthur Basham (1914-86) was one of the world's foremost scholars of ancient Indian culture and religion. His account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism compiled and expanded posthumously, represents a lifetime of sturdy and reflection on the subject. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability., Books<

ISBN: 9780195073492

The late A.L. Basham was one of the world's foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and religion. Modeled on his monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the orig… Mehr…

The late A.L. Basham was one of the world's foremost authorities on ancient Indian culture and religion. Modeled on his monumental work The Wonder That Was India, this account of the origins and development of classical Hinduism represents a lifetime of reflection on the subject, and offers an intriguing introduction to one of the richest of all Asian traditions.Synthesizing Basham's great knowledge of the art, architecture, literature, and religion of South Asia, this concise history traces the spiritual life of India from the time of the Indus Culture (around 2700 B.C.E) through the crystallization of classical Hinduism in the first centuries of the common era. It chronicles as well the rise of other mystical and ascetic traditions, such as Buddhism and Jainism, and follows Hinduism's later incarnations in the West, making it an especially comprehensive introduction to the subject.Unlike Christianity or Islam, Hinduism was not inspired by single great prophet but rather evolved organically. The wide range of influences and sources—along with the great number of sacred texts in ancient languages—can make the Hindu system of faith and practice seem almost impenetrable to the uninitiated. With its vivid presentation of Hinduism's sources—from the warrior Aryans to the wandering ascetics—and its clearly written explanations and analyses of the major Hindu texts—among them the Rg-veda, the Brahmanas, Upanishads, and the Mahabharata and Ramayana—The Origins of Classical Hinduism clarifies much of Hinduism's enduring mystique. With an especially helpful bibliography, numerous illustrations of Hindu art never before published, and a lucid, accessible style, this book is must reading for anyone who has ever been intrigued by this fascinating religion. New Textbooks>Trade Paperback>Religion,Inspiration>Eastern Religions>Hinduism, Oxford University Press Core >1 >T<

1991, ISBN: 9780195073492

[ED: Kartoniert / Broschiert], [PU: OXFORD UNIV PR], Über den AutorThe late A.L. Basham, a distinguished scholar of South Asia, was the author of many books, among them The Wonder Tha… Mehr…

[ED: Kartoniert / Broschiert], [PU: OXFORD UNIV PR], Über den AutorThe late A.L. Basham, a distinguished scholar of South Asia, was the author of many books, among them The Wonder That Was India, and The Histo, DE, [SC: 0.00], Neuware, gewerbliches Angebot, Taschenbuch, 208, [GW: 263g], Banküberweisung, PayPal, [CT: Englischsprachige Bücher / Sonstiges - Englisch]<