Interpreting Devotion The Poetry and Legacy of a Female Bhakti Saint of India |
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| Author:
| Pechilis, Karen |
| Series title: | Routledge Hindu Studies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-61586-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $175.00 |
Book Description:
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Devotion is a category of expression in many of the world's religious traditions. This book looks at issues involved in academically interpreting religious devotion, as well as exploring the interpretations of religious devotion made by a sixth century poet, a twelfth century biographer, and present-day festival publics.
Devotion is a category of expression in many of the world's religious traditions. This book looks at issues involved in academically interpreting religious devotion, as well as exploring the interpretations of religious devotion made by a sixth century poet, a twelfth century biographer, and present-day festival publics.