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Author:

Bradley, Susan, 1956- author.

Title:

Understanding Hinduism / by Susan Bradley ; content consultant Abhishek Ghosh, Assistant Professor Religious Studies and Liberals Studies (Grand Valley State University).

Publisher:

Essential Libraryan imprint of Abdo Publishing,

Copyright Date:

2019

Description:

111 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 x 25 cm

Subject:

Hinduism--Juvenile literature.
Hinduism--Doctrines--Juvenile literature.
Hinduism--Customs and practices--Juvenile literature.

Other Authors:

Ghosh, Abhishek, (Religion professor) consultant.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-109) and index.

Contents:

Festival of colors -- Origins of hinduism -- Evolution and colonialism -- One God, many, or none? -- Key concepts and customs -- Reforming Hinduism -- Personal devotion -- Festivals and holidays -- Challenges -- Hinduism present and future.

Summary:

"Understanding Hinduism covers the history of Hinduism and explores 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. This title 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"--Amazon.com.

Series:

Understanding world religions and beliefs

ISBN:

9781532114250
1532114257

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1048751787

LCCN:

2017961409

Locations:

UKPD911 -- Carlisle Public Library (Carlisle)

YTPG232 -- Clinton Public Library (Clinton)

CDPF771 -- Clive Public Library (Clive)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

CMPE792 -- Drake Community Library (Grinnell)

WXPD305 -- Spirit Lake Public Library (Spirit Lake)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)