Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Eastern Religions, General Eastern Religions
Cover of the book Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia by Jacqueline Suthren Hirst, John Zavos, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Jacqueline Suthren Hirst, John Zavos ISBN: 9781136626678
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Jacqueline Suthren Hirst, John Zavos
ISBN: 9781136626678
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: March 1, 2013
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book offers a contemporary approach to the study of religion in modern South Asia. It explores the development of religious ideas and practices in the region, giving students a clear and critical understanding of social, political and historical context.

  • Part One takes a fresh look at some familiar themes in the study of religion, such as deity, authoritative texts, myth, worship, teacher traditions and caste, and helps students understand diverse ways of approaching these themes.
  • Part Two focuses on some of the key ways in which Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam and Sikhism in South Asia have been shaped in the modern period. Overall the book considers the impact of gender, politics, and the way religion itself is variously understood.

The chapters contain a compelling range of primary source materials and a series of geographical and historical ‘snapshots’ to orientate readers to South Asia. Valuable features for students include images, task boxes, discussion points, suggestions for further reading, a timeline and glossary of terms.

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This book offers a contemporary approach to the study of religion in modern South Asia. It explores the development of religious ideas and practices in the region, giving students a clear and critical understanding of social, political and historical context.

The chapters contain a compelling range of primary source materials and a series of geographical and historical ‘snapshots’ to orientate readers to South Asia. Valuable features for students include images, task boxes, discussion points, suggestions for further reading, a timeline and glossary of terms.

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