Studies in Jaina history and culture : disputes and dialogues /

Studies in Jaina history and culture : disputes and dialogues / edited by Peter Flügel. - 1 online resource. - Routledge advances in Jaina studies ; [1] . - Routledge advances in Jaina studies ; 1. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

pt. 1. Orthodoxy and heresy -- part 2. The question of omniscience and Jaina logic -- part 3. Role models for women and female identity -- part 4. Sectarian movements -- part 5. Property, law, and ethics.

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The last ten years have seen interest in Jainism increasing, with this previously little-known Indian religion assuming a significant place in religious studies. Studies in Jaina History and Culture breaks new ground by investigating the doctrinal differences and debates amongst the Jains rather than presenting Jainism as a seamless whole whose doctrinal core has remained virtually unchanged throughout its long history. The focus of the book is the discourse concerning orthodoxy and heresy in the Jaina tradition, the question of omniscience and Jaina logic, role models for w.


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Jainism--History.
Jaina civilization.
RELIGION--Jainism.
Jaina civilization.
Jainism.


Electronic books.
Electronic books.
History.

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