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Jainism and the New Spirituality [Paperback]

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Jainism and the New Spirituality

Review

A sumptuous, 224-page exploration of an ancient and relatively little-known faith…surprisingly relevant for the 21st century. — Ron Csillag, Toronto Star, Aug 10, 2002

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Jainism and the New Spirituality is a sumptuous, 224-page exploration of an ancient and relatively little-known faith that is surprisingly relevant for the 21st century. Professor Parikh explains Jainism and links it to the newly emerging universal spirituality. H (more…)

The Jains (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices) [Hardcover]

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

The Jains (The Library of Religious Beliefs and Practices)

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The Indian religion of Jainism, whose central tenet involves non-violence to all creatures, is one of the world’s oldest and least-understood faiths. Dundas looks at Jainism in its social and doctrinal context, explaining its history, sects, scriptures and ritual, and describing how the Jains have, over 2500 years, defined themselves as a unique religious community. This revised and expanded edition takes account of new research into Jainism.

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The Everything Paganism Book: Discover the Rituals, Traditions, and Festivals of This Ancient Religion (Everything Series) (Paperback)

Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010

The Everything Paganism Book: Discover the Rituals, Traditions, and Festivals of This Ancient Religion (Everything Series)

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The history and development of Paganism-all in one volume! Although Pagans have endured centuries of persecution and condemnation, Paganism has risen to become the seventh-largest organized religion in the world-and is still growing. The Everything( Paganism Book, written by Selene Silverwind-a practicing Pagan for more than ten years-uncovers the history and beliefs of this ancient faith. The author guides you through the ideology, tenets, and practice (more…)