The Sacred Thread: Hinduism in Continuity & Diversity
โ Scribed by John Brockington
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press
- Year
- 2022
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 232
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
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.
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