The Jains

The Jains
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 369
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ISBN-10 : 9781040288740
ISBN-13 : 104028874X
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Book Synopsis The Jains by : Paul Dundas

Download or read book The Jains written by Paul Dundas and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-11-01 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world's oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, explaining its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describing how the Jains have, over 2500 years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism.


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