The Jains |
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| Author:
| Dundas, Paul |
| Series title: | The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-134-50166-3 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2003 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $47.95 |
Book Description:
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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.
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.