World Religions: Eastern Traditions, third edition, is a comprehensive introduction to the major traditions originating in Asia, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, and Shinto. In each case, the authors explain the historical background, how the tradition has developed over time, and how it is situated in the contemporary world. INDICE: Publisher's Preface; List of Maps; List of Contributors; Preface; Alan Segal; Acknowledgements; 1.: About Religion; Roy C. Amore and Amir Hussain; 2.: Hindu Traditions; Vasudha Narayanan; 3.: Sikh Traditions; Pashaura Singh; 4.: Jain Traditions; Anne Vallely; 5.: Buddhist Traditions; Roy C. Amore; 6.: Chinese and Korean Traditions; Terry Tak-ling Woo; 7.: Japanese Traditions; John K. Nelson; 8.: Current Issues; Amir Hussain and Roy Amore; Appendix A: Transliteration of South Asian Terms; Appendix B: East Asian Dynastic Eras and Transliteration of Chinese Terms; Credits; Index
- ISBN: 978-0-19-542676-2
- Editorial: Oxford University
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 424
- Fecha Publicación: 28/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés