The Divine Consort. Radha and the Goddesses of India
by HAWLEY, JOHN STRATTON AND DONNA MARIE WULFF
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- ISBN 10
- 0895811022
- ISBN 13
- 9780895811028
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About This Item
(Berkeley).: Berkeley Religious Studies Series.. Reprint.. (c.1982).. Colour plates and black and white illustrations, xviii + 414pp, index, bibliography, notes, glossary, paperback. Light foxing endpapers and edges, spine faded, a little light wear, a good copy. "The Divine Consort offers a unique exploration of the history and legacy of goddesses in Hinduism. Leading scholars present a many-sided analysis of Radha, Krishna's lover and consort; they examine her character as it emerges in Sanskrit and vernacular literature, her intimate relation to Krishna and the theology that surrounds her. Richly illustrated, The Divine Consort provides a fascinating glimpse of Indian religion and culture for the Western reader." Publisher's description.
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- Bookseller
- Asia Bookroom (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 161701
- Title
- The Divine Consort. Radha and the Goddesses of India
- Author
- HAWLEY, JOHN STRATTON AND DONNA MARIE WULFF
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- Reprint.
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0895811022
- ISBN 13
- 9780895811028
- Publisher
- Berkeley Religious Studies Series.
- Place of Publication
- (Berkeley).
- Date Published
- (c.1982).
- Keywords
- Hinduism, India, Religion, South Asia, Women's Studies, zz_Gallery_Out_of_Print_and_Secondhand_Books, zz_ListOn_eBay
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