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AUTHOR |
Bradley, Susan. |
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TITLE |
Understanding Hinduism [electronic resource] / by Susan Bradley ; content consultant, Abhishek Ghosh. |
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IMPRINT |
Minneapolis, MN : Abdo Publishing, 2019. |
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DESCRIPTION |
1 online resource (112 p.) : ill. (chiefly col.), port. |
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SERIES |
Gale eBooks. |
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SERIES |
Understanding world religions and beliefs. |
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NOTE |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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CONTENT NOTE |
ch. 1. Festival of colors -- ch. 2. Origins of Hinduism -- ch. 3. Evolution and colonialism -- ch. 4. One God, many, or none? -- ch. 5. Key concepts and customs -- ch. 6. Reforming Hinduism -- ch. 7. Personal devotion -- ch. 8. Festivals and holidays -- ch. 9. Challenges -- ch. 10. Hinduism present and future. |
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SUMMARY |
This book covers the history of Hindus and how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about spiritual leaders, how Hindus perceive the world, and how Hindus live in the modern world. It also discusses the complex interactions between Hinduism and Indian politics. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. |
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SUBJECT |
Faith. |
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SUBJECT |
Hinduism -- Customs and practices. |
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SUBJECT |
Hinduism -- Doctrines. |
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SUBJECT |
Religions. |
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DISCIPLINE |
Biblical Knowledge. |
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DISCIPLINE |
Internet Resources. |
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OTHER AUTHOR |
Ghosh, Abhishek, consultant. |
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LINK |
Available via Gale Virtual Reference Library. Click here to access (Password can be acquired from eClass public announcement) |
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ISBN |
9781532153150 (ebk.). |