Two Old Faiths

Two Old Faiths

Two Old Faiths - Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the MohammedansThe required books of...
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Author: Mitchell, J. Murray (John Murray),1815-1904
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Two Old Faiths

Two Old Faiths

$923,110.88 $6.99

Two Old Faiths

$923,110.88 $6.99
Author: Mitchell, J. Murray (John Murray),1815-1904
Format: eBook
Language: English

Two Old Faiths - Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans

The required books of the C.L.S.C. are recommended by a Council of Six. It must, however, be understood that recommendation does not involve an approval by the Council, or by any member of it, of every principle or doctrine contained in the book recommended. The comparative simplicity of the system contained in the Vedas, the oldest sacred books of the Hindus, its almost entire freedom from the use of images, its gradual deterioration in the later hymns, its gradual multiplication of gods, the advance of sacerdotalism, and the increasing complexity of its religious rites are set forth. A contrast is drawn between the leading characteristics of Hinduism and those of Christianity, and the effect of Christian ideas on modern Hinduism is exhibited. The history of the Brahmo Somaj under Keshub Chunder Sen is given at some length. The system of religious belief which is generally called Hinduism is, on many accounts, Hinduism deserving of study.eminently deserving of study. If we desire to trace the history of the ancient religions of the widely extended Aryan or Indo-European race, to which we ourselves belong, we shall find in the earlier writings of the Hindus an exhibition of it decidedly more archaic even than that which is presented in the Homeric poems. Then, the growththe historical developmentof Hinduism is not less worthy of attention than its earlier phases. It has endured for upward of three thousand years, no Its antiquity.doubt undergoing very important changes, yet in many things retaining its original spirit. The progress of the system has not been lawless; and it is exceedingly instructive to note the development, and, if possible, explain it. ......Buy Now (To Read More)

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Ebook Number: 16996
Author: Mitchell, J. Murray (John Murray)
Release Date: Nov 4, 2005
Format: eBook
Language: English

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Contributor (Author): Muir, William, Sir, 1819-1905


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