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The Religions of India / Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume 1, Edited by Morris Jastrow

By Edward Washburn Hopkins
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This volume surveys the religious traditions of India, tracing development from early Vedic hymns through Brahmanic literature, Upanishads, epics and later popular sectarian writings. It sets out sources and methods, sketches geography and people, and treats core themes—pantheon, notions of life and death, ritual practice, official and popular rites, sacred literature and religious architecture—while noting foreign contacts and doctrinal change. The approach emphasizes primary texts and philological evidence, aiming to present assembled data for further study, and concludes with assessments of historical development and a comprehensive bibliography for students and general readers.

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Edward Washburn Hopkins

Edward Washburn Hopkins was an American scholar and author known for his contributions to the study of Indian religions. His notable work, "The Religions of India," is part of the Handbooks on the History of Religions series, edited by Morris Jastrow. In this volume, Hopkins explores the diverse religious traditions of India, providing insights into their historical and cultural contexts. His scholarship has been influential in the field of religious studies, particularly in understanding the complexities of Indian spiritual practices and beliefs.

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