The Hindu Traditions

<p>Renowned lecturer <b>Mark W. Muesse</b> brings readers into an encounter with the world's oldest living religious tradition known as Hinduism. Muesse's brief survey challenges the perception of Hinduism as <i>one</i> religious tradition showing how wonderfully rich and diverse this ancient story truly is.</p><p>Muesse traces the vast history and practices of classic and diverse traditions moving from the origins in the Indus Valley up through classic and contemporary periods. He exhibits a keen sense of the myriad spiritualities associated with Hinduism demonstrating how the religious tradition is both monotheistic and polytheistic.</p><p>With photographs and maps chapter overviews timelines summaries key terms study questions suggested readings and a glossary Muesse's work incorporates valuable pedagogy to enhance his engaging account of the many Hindu traditions.</p>