Outlines of Jainism

This 1940 second edition of a 1916 original was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism.

Jagmanderlal Jaini (Author), F. W. Thomas (Edited by)

9781107615670, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 20 June 2013

200 pages
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.2 cm, 0.22 kg

First published in 1940, as the second edition of a 1916 original, this book was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism, incorporating discussion of its underlying philosophy and terminology. Written by a member of the Jain community, the text gives an insider's perspective on the religion, allowing for an intimate treatment of its various aspects, whilst also maintaining a non-doctrinaire approach. The author wrote the book in collaboration with the Jain Literature Society, who took responsibility for additional editorial work. A bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on Jainism and Indian religion.

Preliminary note F. W. Thomas
Preface
Bibliographical note
Introduction and history
Part I. Outlines: 1. Theology
2. Metaphysics
3. Ethics
4. Ritual
Part II. Texts: 1. Theology
2. Metaphysics
Appendix 1. Jain logic
Appendix 2. Cosmogony, cosmology, astronomy
Appendix 3. Sixty-three great persons, etc.
Appendix 4. 143 qualities, etc., of saintly souls
Appendix 5. The ancient Jaina sacred literature
Index.

Subject Areas: Buddhism [HRE]