Introducing Hinduism

<strong>Introducing Hinduism</strong> is the ideal starting point for students wishing toundertake a comprehensive study of this fascinating religion. This live... » 

Introducing Hinduism is the ideal starting point for students wishing toundertake a comprehensive study of this fascinating religion. This livelyintroduction explores the complexities of Hinduism including its socialstructures especially its caste system its rituals and many scriptures itsvast mythology and varieties of deities and its religious philosophies.Hillary Rodrigues an experienced teacher of the Hindu tradition emphasisesthe importance of Hindu rituals and practice subjects of particular interestin contemporary scholarship. Illustrated throughout the book also includestext boxes summary charts a glossary and a list of further reading to aidstudents understanding and revision. The accompanying webstie to this book canbe found at http www.routledge.comtextbooks0415392691. «