Hinduism

by R.C. Zaehner

Hinduism is both a way of life & a highly organized social & religious system, but in the modern world its essentials, perhaps more than those of any other major religion, are undergoing a process of redefinition. Professor Zaehner's book traces these concepts thru the 4000 year development of Hinduism & explains the enduring foundations from which it continues to flourish & grow.
Note on Transliteration & Pronunciation
Introduction
Veda
Brahman
Moksha
God
Dharma
Bhakti
Encounter
Yudhishthira returns
Bibliography
Index

Genres: Hinduism, Religion, Philosophy, Spirituality, India

210 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1966

About the author

Robert Charles Zaehner had a gift for languages and became an expert in Oriental languages. As a result, he was chosen as a British counterintelligence agent in Tehran, Persia during World War II and an MI6 agent there after the war. He returned to academia and became Spalding Professor of Eastern Religions and Ethics at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of All Souls College, writing numerous books on religion, both eastern and western.

Information adapted from Wikipedia and the back cover of The Bhagavad-Gita which he translated and authored

Reviews

[r0b · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ah, it was not bad...but I'm enjoying The Spiritual Heritage of India a lot more...

[Richard Seltzer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I needed a simple introduction to the beliefs and practices of Hinduism. This, however, is an account of the evolution of Hinduism in all its many forms, replete with historical details and directed at an audience already familiar with topic. Complicated concepts get short shrift in academic terms. For the right audience, this might be a great book. But for a beginner like me, it is not helpful.

[Lysergius · Rating 3 out of 5]

A useful introduction.

[k k · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great introduction to Hinduism.

[Sibella Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good introduction to the topic. I like the way this French lady writes, even though it is translated from her French.

[Cristina Chițu · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5