Flood Gavin D Books
Books di Flood Gavin D
An Introduction to Hinduism
Flood Gavin D.
edizioni Cambridge Univ Pr
This book provides a much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, the religion of the majority of people in India. Dr. Flood traces the development of Hindu traditions from ancient origins and the major deities to the modern world. Hinduism as both a global religion and a form of nationalism are discussed....
The Tantric Body
Flood Gavin D.
edizioni Tauris Academic Studies
Is tantra just about exotic sexual practice or does it amount to something more? This lively and original book contributes to a more complete understanding of tantra. It argues that within the different Hindu traditions, it is ritual and ascetic practice which fully explains corporeality. Without minimizing its sexual...
The Blackwell Companion to Hinduism
Flood Gavin D. (EDT)
edizioni Blackwell Pub collana Blackwell Pub (Hardcover)
An ideal resource for courses on Hinduism or world religions, this accessible volume spans the entire field of Hindu studies. It provides a forum for the best scholars in the world to make their views and research available to a wider audience. Comprehensively covers the textual traditions of Hinduism Features four...
The Tantric Body
Flood Gavin D.
edizioni Tauris Academic Studies collana Tauris Academic Studies (Hardcover)
Is tantra just about exotic sexual practice or does it amount to something more? This lively and original book contributes to a more complete understanding of tantra. It argues that within the different Hindu traditions, it is ritual and ascetic practice which fully explains corporeality. Without minimizing its sexual...