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The Self Possessed
Columbia University Press 2006; US$ 69.99The Self Possessed is a multifaceted, diachronic study reconsidering the very nature of religion in South Asia, the culmination of years of intensive research. Frederick M. Smith proposes that positive oracular or ecstatic possession is the most common form of spiritual expression in India, and that it has been linguistically distinguished from... more...
Bhagavadgita
The Edwin Mellen Press 2012; US$ 179.95This work enables scholars to analyze more deeply the meanings of these foundational verses of ancient Hindu wisdom. The text allows readers not only to utilize the authors adept translation and interpretation, but affords them the tools necessary to form independent conclusions. more...
Religious Traditions in Modern South Asia
Taylor and Francis 2011; US$ 39.95This book offers a contemporary approach to the study of religion in modern South Asia. It explores the development of religious ideas and practices in the region, giving students a clear and critical understanding of social, political and historical context. Part One takes a fresh look at some familiar themes in the study of religion, such as... more...
An Introduction to Mah?y?na Buddhism
Taylor and Francis 2010; US$ 122.00William Montgomery McGovern?s Introduction to Mahayana Buddhism was one of the first books on Mahayana Buddhism written for a Western audience. It predates influential English language overviews of Buddhism by D. T. Suzuki, A. Watts, and W. Rahula. The author was born in New York City in 1897 and spent his latter teenage years (1914-1917) training... more...
Studying Hinduism in Practice
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 29.95Drawing on personal experiences of Hinduism on the ground, this book provides a reflective context within which religious practices can be understood and appreciated. It conveys the rich realities of the Hindu tradition and the academic approaches through which they are studied. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, including dance, music, performance,... more...
Religions to InspiRE for KS3: Hinduism Pupil's Book
Hodder Education 2012; US$ 17.58InspiRE is the first Key Stage 3 course that lets you to teach RE both thematically, and/or, by religion, giving you the flexibility to deliver lessons however you want. more...
Eastern Philosophy
Hodder Education 2012; US$ 17.58Are you new to Eastern philosophy?. Do you need to brush up your knowledge for a course or exam?. Do you want to understand the key philosophical terms? more...
The Place of Zoroaster in History
The Edwin Mellen Press 2011; US$ 239.95Europe's fascination with Zoroaster began in the classical period. Celebrated as the embodiment of wisdom and morality, and enjoying the prestige of an unfathomable antiquity, a personality cult, with validating authority, was created around him. This led several western schools of thought to claim him as their precursor and first master; foisting... more...
An Introduction to Religion and Religious Themes in Rock Music
The Edwin Mellen Press 2011; US$ 179.95Olson produces a case study in creative pedagogy that incorporates popular culture into religious studies. Utilizing rock music to discuss religious themes provides a new and unique approach to theological topics. The book does not only focus on overtly religious rock music but rather posits that lyrical usage of themes by rock musicians over the years... more...
Hindus
Taylor and Francis 2012; US$ 35.95Julius Lipner?s Hindus is widely recognised as essential reading for everyone wishing to understand one of the world?s great religious traditions. Hinduism comprises the religion and culture of the great majority of the people of India, a country tipped to become a world superpower politically, economically and culturally in the course of the present... more...









