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Author Bradley, Susan, 1956- author.

Title Understanding Hinduism / by Susan Bradley ; content consultant Abhishek Ghosh, Assistant Professor Religious Studies and Liberals Studies (Grand Valley State University).

Publisher Minneapolis, Minnesota : Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, c2019.

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ITEM LOC CALL # STATUS
 Superior juvenile nonfiction  JUV 294.5 B72u    AVAILABLE
Descript 112 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 22 x 25 cm.
age Children lcdgt
Series Understanding world religions and beliefs.
Understanding world religions and beliefs.
Audience 1230L Lexile
Note Nonfiction.
Bibliog. Includes bibliographical references (pages 104, 106-109) and index.
Contents Festival of colors -- Origins of Hinduism -- Evolution and colonialism -- One God, many, or none? -- Key concepts and customs -- Reforming Hinduism -- Personal devotion -- Festivals and holidays -- Challenges -- Hinduism present and future.
Summary "Understanding Hinduism covers the history of Hinduism and explores how the religion has evolved and expanded. Readers learn about spiritual leaders, how Hindus perceive the world, and how Hindus live in the modern world. This title also discusses the complex interactions between Hinduism and Indian politics. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Amazon.com.
Subject Hinduism -- Juvenile literature.
Hinduism -- Doctrines -- Juvenile literature.
Hinduism -- Customs and practices -- Juvenile literature.
Alt Author Ghosh, Abhishek.
ISBN/ISSN 1532114257
9781532114250
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