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A brief introduction to Hinduism : religion, philosophy, and ways of liberation

Title
A brief introduction to Hinduism : religion, philosophy, and ways of liberation / A.L. Herman.
Author
Herman, A. L.
Publication
Boulder, Colo. : Westview Press, ©1991.

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Description
xxi, 181 pages : illustrations, map; 24 cm
Summary
In this lucid and incisive account of Hinduism, A.L. Herman introduces the reader to one of the great belief systems of our time. Professor Herman identifies three distinct Hindu traditions and treats both their historical roots{u2014}as far back as 2500.
Subject
  • 1900-1999
  • Hinduism > Doctrines > History
  • Hindu philosophy > History
  • Hinduism > History
  • Hindus > History > 20th century
  • Hindus > Case studies
  • Hindu philosophy
  • Hinduism
  • Hinduism > Doctrines
  • Hindus
  • Hinduismus
  • Hindoeïsme
  • Hindouisme > Histoire
  • Hindous > 20e siècle
  • Hindouisme > Doctrine > Histoire
  • Hinduismus
Genre/Form
  • Case studies.
  • History.
  • Études de cas.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 153-166) and index.
Contents
Three modern sages: Mohandas Gandhi, Ramana Maharshi, and A.C. Bhaktivedanta -- The foundations of Hinduism: the Harappāns, the Vedas, and the Upaniṣads (2500-200 B.C.E.) -- The synthesis of Bhaktism, Brahminism, and Brahmanism: the Bhagavad Gītā (CA. 200 B.C.E.) -- Some concluding observations on Hinduism: Bhaktism, Brahminism, and Brahmanism.
ISBN
  • 0813381096
  • 9780813381091
  • 081338110X
  • 9780813381107
LCCN
90025262
OCLC
  • ocm22862127
  • 22862127
  • SCSB-1975497
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library