Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 by Charles Eliot

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Author Eliot, Charles, 1862-1931
Title Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1
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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
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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