Isbn: 9780679410782 - hindu scriptures: introduction by r. c. zaehner (23 risultati)

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Among the sacred books of India are the hymns of the Rig-Veda, the worlds first recorded poems; the magical texts of the Athara-Veda; the stirring pantheistic speculations of the Upanishads; and the Bhagavad-Gita, a cosmic drama of divine self-revelation in human history on the field of human battle. Taken together they represent 3,500 years of a continuous religious tradition that is multifarious, inclusive, and, at the same time, wedded to a central spiritual vision.This edition features the translations and annotations of R. C. Zaehner, a pioneering scholar whose selections in this volume, first published by Everymans Library in 1966, have never been bettered as an introduction for the general reader to the Vedic tradition. Zaehner has chosen the most interesting and important verses, rendered in English that is accessible and vivid, and his introduction provides an excellent guide to the historical context, the philosophical significance, and the literary power of these beautiful and ancient texts.Introduction by R.C. Zaehner(Book Jacket Status: Not Jacketed) Among the sacred books of India are the hymns of the 'Rig-Veda', the world's first recorded poems, the stirring pantheistic speculations of the 'Upanishads', and the 'Bhagavad-Gita', a cosmic drama of God's self-revelation in human history, on the field of human battle. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Among the sacred books of India are the hymns of the Rig-Veda, the worlds first recorded poems; the magical texts of the Athara-Veda; the stirring pantheistic speculations of the Upanishads; and the Bhagavad-Gita, a cosmic drama of divine self-revelation in human history on the field of human battle. Taken together they represent 3,500 years of a continuous religious tradition that is multifarious, inclusive, and, at the same time, wedded to a central spiritual vision.This edition features the translations and annotations of R. C. Zaehner, a pioneering scholar whose selections in this volume, first published by Everymans Library in 1966, have never been bettered as an introduction for the general reader to the Vedic tradition. Zaehner has chosen the most interesting and important verses, rendered in English that is accessible and vivid, and his introduction provides an excellent guide to the historical context, the philosophical significance, and the literary power of these beautiful and ancient texts.Introduction by R.C. Zaehner(Book Jacket Status: Not Jacketed) Among the sacred books of India are the hymns of the 'Rig-Veda', the world's first recorded poems, the stirring pantheistic speculations of the 'Upanishads', and the 'Bhagavad-Gita', a cosmic drama of God's self-revelation in human history, on the field of human battle. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Among the sacred books of India are the hymns of the Rig-Veda, the worlds first recorded poems; the magical texts of the Athara-Veda; the stirring pantheistic speculations of the Upanishads; and the Bhagavad-Gita, a cosmic drama of divine self-revelation in human history on the field of human battle. Taken together they represent 3,500 years of a continuous religious tradition that is multifarious, inclusive, and, at the same time, wedded to a central spiritual vision.This edition features the translations and annotations of R. C. Zaehner, a pioneering scholar whose selections in this volume, first published by Everymans Library in 1966, have never been bettered as an introduction for the general reader to the Vedic tradition. Zaehner has chosen the most interesting and important verses, rendered in English that is accessible and vivid, and his introduction provides an excellent guide to the historical context, the philosophical significance, and the literary power of these beautiful and ancient texts.Introduction by R.C. Zaehner(Book Jacket Status: Not Jacketed) Among the sacred books of India are the hymns of the 'Rig-Veda', the world's first recorded poems, the stirring pantheistic speculations of the 'Upanishads', and the 'Bhagavad-Gita', a cosmic drama of God's self-revelation in human history, on the field of human battle. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

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