Read Hindu Images and their Worship with special reference to Vaisnavism: A philosophical-theological inquiry (Routledge Hindu Studies Series)

Hindu Images and their Worship with special reference to Vaisnavism: A philosophical-theological inquiry (Routledge Hindu Studies Series)

Julius J. Lipner

4.9/5 (29006 ratings)

Description:Hinduism comprises perhaps the major cluster of religio-cultural traditions of India, and it can play a valuable role in helping us understand the nature of religion and human responses to life. Hindu image-worship lies at the core of what counts for Hinduism - up-front and subject to much curiosity and misunderstanding, yet it is a defining feature of this phenomenon.This book focuses on Hindu images and their worship with special reference to Vai avism, a major strand of Hinduism. Concentrating largely, but not exclusively, on Sanskritic source material, the author shows in the course of the book that Hindu image-worship may be understood via three levels of interpretation: the metaphysical/theological, the narratival or mythic, and the performative or ritual. Analysing the chief philosophical paradigm underlying Hindu image-worship and its implications, the book exemplifies its widespread application and tackles, among other topics such as the origins of image-worship in Hinduism, the transition from Vedic to image worship, a distinguishing feature of Hindu images: their multiple heads and limbs. Finally, with a view to laying the grounds for a more positive dialogic relationship between Hinduism and the "Abrahamic" faiths, which tend to condemn Hindu image-worship as "idolatry," the author examines the theological explanation and justification for embodiment of the Deity in Hinduism and discusses how Hinduism might justify itself against such a charge.Rich in Indological detail, and with an impressive grasp of the philosophical and theological issues underlying Hindu material culture, and image-worship, this book will be of interest to academics and others studying theology, Indian philosophy and Hinduism.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Hindu Images and their Worship with special reference to Vaisnavism: A philosophical-theological inquiry (Routledge Hindu Studies Series). To get started finding Hindu Images and their Worship with special reference to Vaisnavism: A philosophical-theological inquiry (Routledge Hindu Studies Series), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Pages: —

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: —

Release: —

ISBN: 1351967819

Description: Hinduism comprises perhaps the major cluster of religio-cultural traditions of India, and it can play a valuable role in helping us understand the nature of religion and human responses to life. Hindu image-worship lies at the core of what counts for Hinduism - up-front and subject to much curiosity and misunderstanding, yet it is a defining feature of this phenomenon.This book focuses on Hindu images and their worship with special reference to Vai avism, a major strand of Hinduism. Concentrating largely, but not exclusively, on Sanskritic source material, the author shows in the course of the book that Hindu image-worship may be understood via three levels of interpretation: the metaphysical/theological, the narratival or mythic, and the performative or ritual. Analysing the chief philosophical paradigm underlying Hindu image-worship and its implications, the book exemplifies its widespread application and tackles, among other topics such as the origins of image-worship in Hinduism, the transition from Vedic to image worship, a distinguishing feature of Hindu images: their multiple heads and limbs. Finally, with a view to laying the grounds for a more positive dialogic relationship between Hinduism and the "Abrahamic" faiths, which tend to condemn Hindu image-worship as "idolatry," the author examines the theological explanation and justification for embodiment of the Deity in Hinduism and discusses how Hinduism might justify itself against such a charge.Rich in Indological detail, and with an impressive grasp of the philosophical and theological issues underlying Hindu material culture, and image-worship, this book will be of interest to academics and others studying theology, Indian philosophy and Hinduism.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Hindu Images and their Worship with special reference to Vaisnavism: A philosophical-theological inquiry (Routledge Hindu Studies Series). To get started finding Hindu Images and their Worship with special reference to Vaisnavism: A philosophical-theological inquiry (Routledge Hindu Studies Series), you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
Our library is the biggest of these that have literally hundreds of thousands of different products represented.

Special Offer | $0.00

Special Offer! | $0.00

Hindu Images and their Worship with special reference to Vaisnavism: A philosophical-theological inquiry (Routledge Hindu Studies Series)

Hindu Images and their Worship with special reference to Vaisnavism: A philosophical-theological inquiry (Routledge Hindu Studies Series)

More Books

The Face of Truth: A Study of Meaning and Metaphysics in the Vedantic Theology of Ramanuja

The Face of Truth: A Study of Meaning and Metaphysics in the Vedantic Theology of Ramanuja

Debi Chaudhurani, or The Wife Who Came Home

Debi Chaudhurani, or The Wife Who Came Home

Truth, Religious Dialogue and Dynamic Orthodoxy: Reflections on the works of Brian Hebblethwaite

Truth, Religious Dialogue and Dynamic Orthodoxy: Reflections on the works of Brian Hebblethwaite

The Fruits of Our Desiring: An Enquiry into the Ethics of the Bhagavadgita

The Fruits of Our Desiring: An Enquiry into the Ethics of the Bhagavadgita

Brahmabandhab Upadhyay: The Life and Thought of a Revolutionary

Brahmabandhab Upadhyay: The Life and Thought of a Revolutionary

A Net cast wide: Investigations into Indian thought in memory of David Friedman

A Net cast wide: Investigations into Indian thought in memory of David Friedman

The Bhagavadgītā for our times

The Bhagavadgītā for our times

Anandamath, or The Sacred Brotherhood

Anandamath, or The Sacred Brotherhood

Hindus (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices)

Hindus (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices)