{"product_id":"hindu-primary-sources-a-sectarian-reader-paperback-softback-9780813540702","title":"Hindu Primary Sources; A Sectarian Reader (Paperback \/ softback) 9780813540702","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHindu Primary Sources\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eA Sectarian Reader\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eCarl Olson (Edited by)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780813540702\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 30 October 2007\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e592 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.2 x 4.3 cm, 0.853 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eBringing together texts from a variety of sectarian traditions, this reader provides the broadest selection of primary source Hindu literature available to date.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe volume is divided into two major parts. The first section presents selections that explore major themes in classical Sanskrit traditions, including those in the Vedic, Upanisadic, and Dharma literatures, as well as the classical philosophical-religious schools. The second part includes selections that highlight the sectarian and devotional movements related to major deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, Krishna, Rama, Sant, Tantra, and the goddess figures.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn addition to a general introductory chapter on Indian literature, each major section is introduced by an essay that places the selections within the context of Hindu history. This comprehensive reader stands on its own as an indispensable anthology of original textual sources for courses in Hinduism, while also serving as a companion volume to the text The Many Colors of Hinduism: A Thematic-Historical Introduction.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePreface and acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Introduction to Indian religious literature\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Classical Sanskrit traditions\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Vedic literature\u003cbr\u003e 2. Upanisadic literature\u003cbr\u003e 3. Dharma literature\u003cbr\u003e 4. Classical philosophical-religious schools\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Devotional and sectarian traditions\u003cbr\u003e 5. Vaisnava tradition\u003cbr\u003e 6. Krishna devotionalism\u003cbr\u003e 7. Rama devotionalism and Sant tradition\u003cbr\u003e 8. Saiva devotionalism\u003cbr\u003e 9. Goddess devotion and Tantra\u003cbr\u003e Notes\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Rutgers University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52559285649688,"sku":"9780813540702","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/hindu-primary-sources-a-sectarian-reader-paperback-softback-9780813540702","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}