Spirit of Hinduism, The

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, among other topics:

-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 stuctures

-the part played by pilgrimage to the 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. This lucid introduction will help all Christians to relate to Hindus in more effective ways.