Brill's Encyclopedia of Jainism

Brill's Encyclopedia of Jainism
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Publisher : Handbook of Oriental Studies.
Total Pages : 971
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ISBN-10 : 9004297464
ISBN-13 : 9789004297463
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Download or read book Brill's Encyclopedia of Jainism written by John A. Cort and published by Handbook of Oriental Studies.. This book was released on 2020 with total page 971 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brill's Encyclopedia of Jainism makes 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.


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