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In about 700 A-to-Z entries, this encyclopedia provides easy access to the theological concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped to shape Hinduism and the way it is practiced today. Encyclopedia of Hinduism explores a religion that emerged from prehistory and lives today in astonishing variety. This encyclopedia focuses on the most significant groups within this religion, noteworthy teachers and their contributions, the religions and cultural movements that enriched its history, and the diaspora of Hindu thought and practice around the world. A comprehensive introduction, further readings, cross-references, and a chronology, in addition to photographs, a general bibliogrpahy, and a thorough index, make Encyclopedia of Hinduism an easy-to-use and essential reference for high school and college students, researchers, and general readers.
