Brill's Encyclopedia of Jainism |
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| Editor:
| Cort, John A.
Dundas, Paul
Jacobsen, Knut A.
Wiley, Kristi L. |
| Series title: | Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 2 South Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-04-29746-3 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2020 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $392.00 |
Book Description:
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Brill's Encyclopedia of Jainismmakes available up-to-date research on main aspects of the Jain traditions in original essays written by some of the world's foremost scholars on Jainism. The encyclopedia is thematic and seeks to present a balanced and impartial view of Jainism with a focus on both historical and contemporary traditions and institutions. The articles address topics such as the human condition, pantheons, historical perspectives, regional cultures, renunciation,...
More Description Brill's Encyclopedia of Jainismmakes available up-to-date research on main aspects of the Jain traditions in original essays written by some of the world's foremost scholars on Jainism. The encyclopedia is thematic and seeks to present a balanced and impartial view of Jainism with a focus on both historical and contemporary traditions and institutions. The articles address topics such as the human condition, pantheons, historical perspectives, regional cultures, renunciation, lay society, ritual, devotion, visual and material culture, time and space, literature, and philosophy and logic.