1. Points of departure; 2. Ancient origins; 3. Dharma; 4. Yoga and renunciation; 5. Narrative traditions and early Vaisnavism; 6. The love of Visnu; 7. Saiva and tantric religion; 8. The Goddess and Sákta traditions; 9. Hindu ritual; 10. Hindu theology and philosophy; 11. Hinduism and the modern world.
A much-needed, comprehensive and up-to-date thematic and historical survey of Hinduism.
"This new introduction to Hinduism is distinguished by
exceptionally useful chapter divisions, good detail combined with
ease of reading, and a particular focus on the integrated quality
of the evolution of Hindu thought....The book's balance between
scholarly detail and clear, readable elucidation of issues is
commendable....In all, this is a valuable contribution to the
undergraduate classroom. Libraries whose Hinduism holdings include
other good introductions should, nonetheless, acquire this one."
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"Flood's book is a very welcome newcomer, comprehensive, detailed
and judicious." Francis X. Clooney, S.J., Theological Studies
"...is one of the best and most informative intiations into
Hinduism to date." Journal of Indo-European Studies
"An Introduction to Hinduism is a highly readable and authoritative
conspectus on this great religion....An Introduction to Hinduism
will surely find a much wider audience, for scholars of comparative
religion, Indologists, and non-specialists in their distinctive
ways will certainly find this handsome book well worth reading."
David Hicks, Asian Thought and Society
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