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The Jains (Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices)

By Paul Dundas

Book information

Year
2002
ISBN
041526605X, 9780415266055, 0203398270, 9780203398272, 9780203399927
Open Library ID
OL7489143M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
1 MB (1519403 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
368\369
Topic
Religion
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, explaining its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describing how the Jains have, over 2500 years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism.

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