India
A Sacred Geography
Harmony/Rodale/Convergent · Print & ebook · March 26, 2013
A spiritual history of the world's most religiously complex and diverse society, from one of Harvard's most respected scholars.
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- Who it’s for
- Explore how sacred geography, religious belief, and history shape the idea of India.
- Genres
- Hinduism - General, History of India, India & South Asia Travel
- Published
- Harmony/Rodale/Convergent, March 26, 2013
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A spiritual history of the world's most religiously complex and diverse society, from one of Harvard's most respected scholars. India: A Sacred Geography is the culmination of more than a decade's work from the renowned Harvard scholar Diana L. Eck.
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The book explores the sacred places of India, taking the reader on an extraordinary trip through the beliefs and history of this rich and profound place, as well as providing a basic introduction to Hindu religious ideas and how those ideas influence our understanding of the modern sense of "India" as a nation.
Sacred Connections
Explore how sacred geography, religious belief, and history shape the idea of India.
Come here for
- Sacred places as a way into India’s religious history
- A clear introduction to Hindu ideas and their influence
Expect
- A contemplative journey through India’s sacred places
- Connections between Hindu thought and India as a modern nation
Where it sits
| Hinduism - General | 63% |
|---|---|
| History of India | 40% |
| India & South Asia Travel | 35% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Indian & South Asian History
- Social History
- Hindu History
- Authors
- Diana L Eck
- Publisher
- Harmony/Rodale/Convergent
- Published
- March 26, 2013
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- Indian & South Asian History