A Dictionary of Hinduism / Edition 1

by W. F. Johnson

Overview

This authoritative dictionary covers all aspects of Hinduism, including practices, festivals, beliefs, gods, sacred sites, languages, and religious texts—everything from Tantra to temples, from bhakti to Divali. The most wide-ranging dictionary of its kind, it features 2,800 clear, concise, up-to-date, and fully cross-referenced entries, including many biographical entries for key thinkers, teachers, and scholars. Its detailed appendices include maps, a useful pronunciation guide, a chronology, a list of principal sources, suggestions for further reading, and links to relevant websites. With accurate and easy-to-understand definitions that cover everything from the origins of the religion to Hinduism in the modern world, this dictionary is essential for students and teachers of Hinduism, theology, Asian studies, or philosophy, as well as the related disciplines of history, sociology, and anthropology. It is also a valuable source of information for all practicing Hindus and for anyone with an interest in Indian religions and culture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198610267
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	05/13/2010
Series:	Oxford Quick Reference
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

William Johnson is Senior Lecturer in Religious Studies, Cardiff University.

Table of Contents

PrefaceA-Z DictionaryAppendicesMapsFurther ReadingChronologyAbbreviationsPronunciation Guide