Hinduism: A Cultural Perspective

by David R. Kinsley

The reference provides an overview of the Hindu religious tradition and describes the essence of the Hindu vision of reality. Provides a historical and analytical discussion of Hindu mythology, art, rituals, and social structure; gives extended portraits of important Hindu thinkers and saints; offers a fuller picture of the role of women in the Hindu religious tradition; shows how the concepts of Dharama and Moksha conflict with one another and how the Hindu tradition insists upon both concepts as essential in fulfilling human destiny. A valuable reference for courses in Asian Religion, Theology, and Asian Philosophy.

Genres: Hinduism, Religion, Nonfiction, India, Reference

202 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1982

Reviews

[Charlotte · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this text for an Intro into Hinduism class. I haven’t looked around to see if this was the best of the best for Western teaching of the religion, but I didn’t like it at all. Bland and confusing. The black and white pictures give no appeal to the people or practices– might as well not have gotten the rights to them.

[Gabriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really good introduction to Hinduism, and all it's many facets. What a fascinating religion. I really got a lot out of this book, and ended up going really well w/the other book I am currently reading, which takes place in India.