Religions of India: An Introduction, Mittal, Thursby 9781138681255 New..

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Religions of IndiaAn Introduction\nAuthor(s): Sushil Mittal, Gene Thursby\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138681255, 978-1138681255\nSynopsis\nIndia is a highly diverse country, home to a wide array of languages, religions, and cultural traditions. Analyzing the dynamic religious traditions of this democratic nation sheds light on the complex evolution from Indias past to todays modern culture. Written by leading experts in the field, Religions of India provides students with an introduction to Indias vibrant religious faiths. To understand its heritage and core values, the beginning chapters introduce the indigenous Dharmic traditions of Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, while the later chapters examine the outside influences of Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. These chapters are designed for cross-religious comparison, with the history, practices, values, and worldviews of each belief .