{"product_id":"the-hindu-traditions-a-concise-introduction-9780800697907","title":"The Hindu Traditions: A Concise Introduction","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Mark W. Muesse\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Fortress Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Fortress Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Hinduism - History\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRenowned lecturer \u003cb\u003eMark W. Muesse\u003c\/b\u003e brings readers into an encounter with the world's oldest living religious tradition, known as Hinduism. Muesse's brief survey challenges the perception of Hinduism as \u003ci\u003eone\u003c\/i\u003e religious tradition, showing how wonderfully rich and diverse this ancient story truly is.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMuesse traces the vast history and practices of classic and diverse traditions, moving from the origins in the Indus Valley up through classic and contemporary periods. He exhibits a keen sense of the myriad spiritualities associated with Hinduism, demonstrating how the religious tradition is both monotheistic and polytheistic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith photographs and maps, chapter overviews, timelines, summaries, key terms, study questions, suggested readings, and a glossary, Muesse's work incorporates valuable pedagogy to enhance his engaging account of the many Hindu traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fortress Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47891315753111,"sku":"9780800697907","price":3851.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780800697907.webp?v=1781183175","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-hindu-traditions-a-concise-introduction-9780800697907","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}