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Influences of Ancient Hinduism on Early Christianity
Influences of Ancient Hinduism on Early Christianity
This is a work about influences and what “influences” means. Following an analysis of this elusive concept, A. L. Herman presents compelling evidence that the following hypothesis is testable, defendable, and probably true: that the Indus Valley religion with its Savior-God, Siva (2500-1800 B.C.E.), significantly influenced a Greek religion with its Savior-God, Jesus of Nazareth (50-300 C.E.), such that it can be meaningfully claimed that the religion of the Indus Valley civilization probably influenced early Christianity.
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Astavakragita: The Song of the Self Supreme
Astavakragita (The Song of the Self Supreme) contains the Sanskrit text of Astavakragita (both in Nagari and Roman script), its English translation, Exegesis and Glossarial Index. It presents in twenty chapters the substance of Astavakra’s teaching in respect of the Cosmic Self in the form of his dialogue with Janaka, the seer-king of Videha. The teaching is based on the Upanisadic creed of Absolute monism (Advaitavada) that identifies the Self with the non-dual Ultimate Reality. But the contribution of Astavakra is also immense, for he has introduced the element of emotional experience or the mystical feeling as the means for realizing the non-dual nature of the Self. Written in a lucid style and dealing systematically with the subject matter, the book will hold a unique position among the contemplative classics of the world.
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The English translation is faithful to the Sanskrit original and the annotations by the editor are extremely illuminating and helpful. Altogether, this book is a treasure house of Advaita thought and should be in the hands of every sincere student of phil
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The Clever Adulteress: A Treasury of Jaina Literature
The Clever Adulteress: A Treasury of Jaina Literature
The stories in this Clever Adulteress collection span almost one thousand years of
story-telling in India. Most originate in North India and all were written
by Jain monks for the edification and amusement of the faithful. The
treasures of India’s heritage of story-telling are known to us today mainly
from these Jain stories which have been carefully preserved through the
years. The Stories in The Clever Adulteress have been translated by a
renowned group of scholars from India, North America and Europe. Each
translator has chosen his or her favorites from the vast treasures of Jain
literature.
PHYLLIS GRANOFF teaches Sanskrit and Indian Religions at McMaster
University in Himilton, Ontario. She has written extensively on Jain
literature, particularly Jain religious biographies. She has also
translated a collection of short stories by Bibhutibhushan Bandhopadhyaya
from Bengali to English. She currently edits the Journal of Indian
Philosophy and continues to work on traditional and modern Indian
literature.
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