Jamison, Stephanie
The Rigveda (Guides to Sacred Texts)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190633370
- author:
- Jamison, Stephanie
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 20.5 x 13.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion,Hinduism, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Ṛgveda is an ancient text that has shaped the foundations of Hinduism. Composed in the latter half of the second millennium BCE, it consists of over 1,000 hymns dedicated to various divinities, written in sophisticated and often enigmatic poetry.
This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the Ṛgveda, covering its structure, composition, purpose, and significance within its historical context. It also explores the literary qualities of the text and the poets' belief in the role of their poetry in creating cosmic order.
Through quotes from the hymns themselves, as well as an overview of the text's contents and structure, this guide offers a unique insight into one of the world's most important religious texts. It will be of interest to anyone looking to understand the Ṛgveda and its enduring influence on Hinduism.
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