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alfia's review against another edition
2.0
This short intro. to Hinduism is more an intro. to the relations between Hinduism and Islam. The author is a Christian specialist on Islam. The book focuses on monotheistic strains in Hinduism and the politics of modern radical Hinduism. The section on differences between Vedic and modern Hindu practice was interesting, but my impression was that the most time was spent on the Vedic period (up to 300 BCE) and then Muslim-and British-dominated times, skimming over the vast Classical period in which Sanskrit literature flourished. The little Classical material covered dealt with the cult of Krishna. Not what I was hoping for.
bertturtel's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderfully informative narration of the history and beliefs of Hinduism and how it has affected and been affected by the world. Sir Kingsley did a fabulous narration. Can't wait to listen to another book in this series.
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