Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 by Charles Eliot
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| Author | Eliot, Charles, 1862-1931 |
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| Title | Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1" by Charles Eliot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the development and influence of Hinduism and Buddhism throughout history, focusing particularly on their origins, evolution, and impact across Eastern Asia. Eliot's scholarly approach seeks to explore the intricacies and interconnections between these two major religions. The opening of the work sets the stage for an extensive exploration of the evolving landscape of Indian religion, outlining the complexities and challenges inherent in tracing the histories of Hinduism and Buddhism. Eliot acknowledges the enormity of the task, highlighting the difficulty in articulating a cohesive narrative due to the vast temporal and geographic expanse of both religions. He introduces his intent to investigate not only the historical development of these faiths but also their intertwined trajectories, particularly as they spread beyond India's borders and adapted to local cultures. The initial chapters establish foundational points about the nature of these religions and their philosophies, laying the groundwork for the detailed analyses that follow in subsequent sections of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Buddhism |
| Subject | Hinduism |
| Subject | Asia -- Religion |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15255 |
| Release Date | Mar 4, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 378 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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