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Never before has the fabulous world of Hinduism been dealt within its entirety in a single work. This book presents the vast pageant of India in all its teeming variety. It is the first general encyclopedia of Hinduism covering every major aspect of Hindu life and thought, embodying the results of recent scholarship, yet not ignoring the traditional point of view. Of absorbing interest, it will be found to contain a wealth of information not readily available to ...
Foundations of Islam is a comprehensive survey of the many influences that have helped shape one of the great religions of the world. The book discusses the non Muslim sources that have moulded many aspects of the culture. From earliest times, the pre-Islamic Arabs had dealings with other civilizations in the region. The book opens with a look at the records of contacts with Egypt, Babylonia, Greece, Rome, Palestine and the Christian communities of the Middle ...