PURIFYING THE EARTHLY BODY OF GOD: Religion and Ecology in Hindu India
by Nelson, Lance E. (Editor)
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- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Fine - As New
- ISBN 10
- 0791439240
- ISBN 13
- 9780791439241
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About This Item
Albany: State University New York Press, 1998. Examining the relation between religion and ecological concern in Hinduism from textual, theological, anthropological, feminist, and eco-activist approaches, this volume brings together an international, interdisciplinary group of scholars. The book covers the most relevant aspects of the Hindu tradition, searching out the ecological implications of pilgrimage and sacred geography, earth and river goddesses, the beliefs and ritual practice of villagers, caste consciousness, and Vedanta, Tantra, and Goddess theologies. Clean and tight with crisp text. No markings, appears unread.. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine - As New.
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- Bookseller
- RON RAMSWICK BOOKS, IOBA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 12707
- Title
- PURIFYING THE EARTHLY BODY OF GOD: Religion and Ecology in Hindu India
- Author
- Nelson, Lance E. (Editor)
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New Fine - As New
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0791439240
- ISBN 13
- 9780791439241
- Publisher
- State University New York Press
- Place of Publication
- Albany
- Date Published
- 1998
- Keywords
- HINDUISM DOCTRINES HUMAN ECOLOGY RELIGIOUS
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