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by J. D. Douglas (Editor: Philip W. Comfort)
ISBN: 0842310142
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 747 pages
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. EX LIBRARY copy. Library markings present, but no additional writing. This book has some reading wear but is in a decent reading condition.
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Wonderful Book
Rating  (5)
Date: 2007-01-11
1 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
My husband has been looking for this book for a long time and is very pleased with what we found here. We also got a copy for a friend. Both are in very good condition and the service was excellent.
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by Barbara Powell
ISBN: 087573071X
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 458 pages
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. EX LIBRARY copy in an acceptable condition with reading wear. Library markings present, but no additional markings.
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Best introduction to Vedanta and Hindu scriptures for the western reader.
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-05-12
For the western reader, it is important to distill the essence of Vedanta, uncluttered by the numerous gods. (Will the real God please stand up?). Although I was born in India, and got exposed to many of the customs and practices derived from the Hindu philosophy, the essence of the philosophy was lost until I arrived in the United States and took a fresh look at those things. This book consolidates such understanding derived from a western lens.
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Not scholarly but less prejudiced
Rating  (3)
Date: 2005-10-20
The books manages make a nice sweep of the sacred hindu literature. It achieves its purpose of being an introductory guide to the hindu scriptures to the lay western reader. The descriptions of the various scriptures are short and manage to capture their essence. The scriptures and issues prominently portrayed and dealt with are according to the personal preference of the author. Owing to the range of scriptures the book covers it suffers in details. Hence, a serious reader will have to refer books which provide more specialized treatment of individual scriptures. The framework of historical classification is squarely within old western construct of the history of ancient India. That said, the presentation is less prejudiced than other purportedly scholarly works of some of her american counterparts.
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An excellent guide to approaching Hindu Scripture
Rating (5)
Date: 2002-11-08
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
This is an excellent book, especially for those of us who want to read more Hindu religious books but are unsure which to try, and which ones are about what. It is written by a university religion professor and is written for a non-Hindu audience, but it is very clearly written and provides, in addition to a treatment of all the major texts, a guide to how to read religious texts on your own. As a Hindu raised in the U.S. I have often wanted to read more about my religion but have felt unsure as to how to begin. This book has answered all my questions in this regard. I would highly reccomend picking this one up!
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An excellent introduction to the Hindu scriptures
Rating (5)
Date: 1999-01-04
3 out of 3 customers found this reveiw helpful
A thoroughly readable and inspiring book, beautifully informed by the author's obvious expertise in (and intuitive grasp of) the Hindu scriptures. I've been looking for this one for years. Thank you, Barbara Powell!
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by Brother Michael
ISBN: 1597810061
Binding/Media: Paperback - 316 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. Gently read copy in like new condition. No reading/ shelf wear.
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