The Spirit of Hinduism
David BurnettPaperback 2006-03-24
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This lucid introduction will equip all Christians seeking to reach Hindus with the gospel.
Hinduism is a large, complex faith, rooted in the Indian subcontinent and finding many forms of expression. David Burnett brings together a vast array of information concerning the complex (and debated) history of Hinduism; the role of various deities (personal, family, village); the nature of Hindu worship; the role of ghosts and spirits; the ethical constructs and the place of pilgrimage (there are thousands of shrines).
For this new edition Dr David Burnett has updated his text and added web-based resources for every chapter along with learning objectives and topics for discussion.
Dr David Burnett was until recently Academic Dean at All Nations Christian College, Ware, UK, and is a Fellow of the Royal anthropological Institute. He is author of a number of distinguished books including CLASH OF WORLDS, THE SPIRIT OF BUDDHISM and WORLD OF THE SPIRITS.
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Publisher Description
This lucid introduction will equip all Christians seeking to reach Hindus with the gospel.
Hinduism is a large, complex faith, rooted in the Indian subcontinent and finding many forms of expression. David Burnett brings together a vast array of information concerning the complex (and debated) history of Hinduism; the role of various deities (personal, family, village); the nature of Hindu worship; the role of ghosts and spirits; the ethical constructs and the place of pilgrimage (there are thousands of shrines).
For this new edition Dr David Burnett has updated his text and added web-based resources for every chapter along with learning objectives and topics for discussion.
Dr David Burnett was until recently Academic Dean at All Nations Christian College, Ware, UK, and is a Fellow of the Royal anthropological Institute. He is author of a number of distinguished books including CLASH OF WORLDS, THE SPIRIT OF BUDDHISM and WORLD OF THE SPIRITS.