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Brockington, John

The Sacred Thread : Hinduism in Continuity & Diversity / John Brockington. - 1 online resource (222 p.)

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- List of Illustrations -- 1. PREHISTORY OF HINDUISM -- 2. IMPERSONAL TRENDS -- 3. THEISTIC TRENDS -- 4. UNORTHODOX MOVEMENTS -- 5. THE ORTHODOX SYNTHESIS -- 6. SECTARIAN DEVELOPMENTS -- 7. BHAKTI IN THE SOUTH -- 8. BHAKTI IN THE NORTH -- 9. REVIVAL AND REFORM -- 10. TRADITION TRIUMPHANT -- Bibliography -- Index

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Hinduism is not just one particular approach to life. In this best-selling textbook John Brockington shows how Hinduism encompasses new dilemmas in traditional language and accommodates fresh insights to established viewpoints. Since its first publication The Sacred Thread has consistently proved an invaluable introduction to Hinduism.


Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.


In English.

ISBN: 9780748608300 9780748672882

Standard No.: 10.1515/9780748672882 doi

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Religious Studies.
RELIGION / Hinduism / General.

LC Class. No.: BL1205.B76 1996