C.F. Kelley
Of all Christian mystical teachings, those of the Dominican theologian Meister Eckhart (c. 1260-c. 1328) are increasingly recognized as the most compatible with the non-dualistic traditions of Buddhism and Hinduism. Based on the author's three ... [... more]
Random House |
A Survey of Hinduism
Mistakes and Distortions Galore: There however are serious questions about the soundness of the author's methods, and thus about the veracity of many of his claims, especially those that relate to Madhva (13th cent. CE). Both editions of the book contain [... more]
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Ariel Glucklich
Ariel Glucklich is an associate professor of Hinduism at Georgetown University, as well as an expert in Sanskrit literature. A former Senior Fulbright Fellow in India, Glucklich is trained in Indian philosophy and theology. The most recent of ... [... more]
Harper Collins |
Venika Mehra Kingsland
Simple Guides Hinduism Venika Mehra Kingsland THIS BOOK WILL HELP YOU * to appreciate the principal religion of the Indian subcontinent that has no recognized leader or founder * to recognize the key deities, and the holidays and festivals of the ... [... more]
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Hinduism: A Short History
From Amazon.com: History has always been a problematic issue in India, where the dating of many a figure is accurate to only within centuries. So to attempt a definitive history of Hinduism would seem foolhardy. Klaus Klostermaier approximated the [... more]
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Hinduism: A Short Introduction
From Amazon.com: History has always been a problematic issue in India, where the dating of many a figure is accurate to only within centuries. So to attempt a definitive history of Hinduism would seem foolhardy. Klaus Klostermaier approximated the [... more]
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The Essentials of Hinduism: A Comprehensive Overview of ...
A concise introduction to Hinduism: This is a concise and comprehensive introduction to a complex subject. I have read a few books on Hinduism, and this is by far the most understandable. The author has a gift of making even obtuse concepts appear simple [... more]
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Vedanta: Heart of Hinduism
Excellent summation of Vedanta: Overall, an excellent historical summation of Vedanta. Torwesten attempts to synthesize the various philosophies of Vedanta (especially Bhakta and Jnana yogas), and to reconcile the austere and intellectually dry views of [... more]
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A Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism
From Amazon.com: History has always been a problematic issue in India, where the dating of many a figure is accurate to only within centuries. So to attempt a definitive history of Hinduism would seem foolhardy. Klaus Klostermaier approximated the [... more]
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The Camphor Flame: Popular Hinduism and Society in India
For expert and layman alike: Fuller's excellent work does a good job of making the complexities of Hinduism comprehensible even to a non-expert--not an easy task. The Hindu religion is of course not an institution in the Western sense, but rather a [... more]
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Hinduism Its Meaning for the Liberation of the Spirit
Solid, authoritative, concise.: This is a very concise and authoritative introduction to Hinduism, in particular its philosophical aspects. Nikhilananda covers some of the more abstract notions such as the idea of the Godhead, its personal and impersonal [... more]
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Hinduism
SHORT BOOK, LONG READ: THE TONE IS VERY EDUCATED BUT THIS BOOK IS SIMPLY NOT CLEAR OR LUCID. I HAD A DIFFICULT TIME JUST GETTING THROUGH IT. HINDUISM IS A DIFFICULT ENOUGH SUBJECT WITHOUT ADDING A BRITISH STYLE AUTHOR TO CONFOUND MATTERS FURTHER, IF YOU [... more]
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