Outlines of Jainism

First published in 1940, as the second edition of a 1916 original, this book was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism, incorporating discussion of its underlying philosophy and terminology. Written by a member of the Jain community, the text gives an insider's perspe...

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Main Author: Jaini, Jagomandar Lal (Author)
Contributors: Thomas, Frederick William 1867-1956 (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2013.
In:Year: 2013
Edition:First paperback edition.
Further subjects:B Jainism
Online Access: Volltext (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9781107615670
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Summary:First published in 1940, as the second edition of a 1916 original, this book was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism, incorporating discussion of its underlying philosophy and terminology. Written by a member of the Jain community, the text gives an insider's perspective on the religion, allowing for an intimate treatment of its various aspects, whilst also maintaining a non-doctrinaire approach. The author wrote the book in collaboration with the Jain Literature Society, who took responsibility for additional editorial work. A bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on Jainism and Indian religion.
Item Description:Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 06 Jun 2016)
ISBN:1316529940
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1017/CBO9781316529942