They contain a rich and colorful theomythology, that is, a religious mythology which deliberately interweaves myth, theology, and history to achieve a storyform religious root. Sabapathy kulandran, christian faith and hindu bhakti, indian journal of theology 6. Subhasis chattopadhyay, reflections on hindu theology. Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, and some practitioners and scholars refer to it as sanatana dharma, the eternal tradition, or the eternal way, beyond human history. Feb 03, 2012 yet the hindu traditions are virtually unused in responding to the challenging questions raised in the science and religion dialogue. Online shopping for philosophy hinduism from a great selection at books store. Hindu texts are manuscripts and historical literature related to any of the diverse traditions within hinduism. Comparison grid between hinduism and christian doctrine. Draws directly from hindu texts, making use of the original sanskrit language, and taking account of the. Feminist theology is a movement found in several religions, including buddhism, christianity, judaism, and new thought, to reconsider the traditions, practices, scriptures, and theologies of those religions from a feminist perspective.
The answer to this dilemma are complex, but we will explore some of the major ways this problem of the one and the many is dealt with in the context of hindu theism. A few texts are shared resources across these traditions and broadly considered as hindu scriptures. Ravi gupta charles redd chair of religious studies, utah state university. Hindu theology and biology the bhagavata purana and contemporary theory. Hinduism does not render the upholders of such views unfit to be recognised as pious and honourable members of the hindu religious society. I give a theoretical account of hindu theology through an examination of visvanatha cakravartins eighteenthcentury caitanya vaiavahindu analysis of the churning of the ocean of milk, an important pura. Yet the hindu traditions are virtually unused in responding to the challenging questions raised in the science and religion dialogue. An introduction to swaminarayan hindu theology provides a thorough, balanced and incisive analysis of the traditions key sources, doctrines and practices, written in a clear and accessible style. No annoying ads, no download limits, enjoy it and dont forget to bookmark and share the love. The rigveda is a collection of hymns dedicated to 33 gods especially to indri and agni. An introduction to swaminarayan hindu theology by swami. Books by subject modern writings interfaith hindu theology and biology. Hence it may be beneficial to offer a descriptive assessment of what is happening today across the range of its new questions, ideas and theses, as these are put forward by many authors in a wide variety of projects.
Rivers, rocks, trees, plants, animals, and birds all play their part, both in mythology and everyday worship. Focusing on the idea of genealogical affiliation sampradaya, kiyokazu okita explores the interactions between the royal power and the priestly authority in eighteenthcentury north india. Scholars hesitate in defining the term hindu scriptures given the diverse nature of hinduism, but many list the bhagavad gita and the. The bhagavata purana and contemporary theory oxford theology. Western intellectual history has benefited from a rich and sophisticated conversation between theology and science, leaving us with. Winner of the 2015 dharma academy of north america book award for excellence in constructive theology, philosophy and critical reflectionwestern intellectual history has benefited from a rich and sophisticated conversation between theology and science, leaving us with centuries of scientific and theological literature on the subjects. Winner of the 2015 dharma academy of north america book award for excellence in constructive theology, philosophy and critical.
The bhagavata purana and contemporary theory oxford theology and religion monographs 1st edition by jonathan b. Ontology of body, mind, and consciousness edelmanns objective in this chapter. One of the first books to provide an indepth examination of how an ancient hindu tradition might respond to contemporary scientific theories of mind and knowledge. He examines how the religious policies of jaisingh ii 16881743 of jaipur influenced the selfrepresentation of gaudiya vaisnavism, as articulated by baladeva vidyabhusana ca.
An introduction to swaminarayan hindu theology is a groundbreaking work which provides a comprehensive theological overview of the belief system of the swaminarayan tradition, one of the fastest growing and most visible hindu groups in india and in the west. Edelmann replies to the sciences through close reading of an important hindu text, the bh. The bhagavata purana and contemporary theory oxford theological monographs book online at best prices in. Oxford university press 2012 abstract a unique response to the challenging questions raised in the science and religion dialogue by drawing on hindu theology. Hinduism does not condemn those who deny god as the creator and ruler of the world, who do not accept the existence of an eternal soul and the state of moksha or state of liberation. In hindu theology and biology, edelmann has laid some common groundwork for an encounter between the bhagavata tradition and the broader array of hindu traditions and darwinistic science. Today, the united states is home to approximately one million hindus. Scholars regard hinduism as a fusion or synthesis of various indian. As of today we have 110,518,197 ebooks for you to download for free.
Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. A unique response to the challenging questions raised in the science and religion dialogue by drawing on hindu theology. Your handson guide to one of the worlds major religions the dominant religion of india, hinduism refers to a wide variety of religious traditions and philosophies that have developed over thousands of years. The bhagavata purana and contemporary theory oxford theology and religion monographs 9780199641543 by edelmann, jonathan b. I commend swami paramtattvadas on this signature achievement. A hindu reading list list here any books that deal with or touch on the hindu religion in a positive and significant way. Jonathan b edelmann a response to the challenging questions raised in the science and religion dialogue by drawing on hindu theology. Hindu theology and biology should be welcomed not only by scholars of hinduism and comparativists, but by all who ponder how religion and science matter to one another, and how we are to understand nature and ourselves in todays religiously diverse era. These aspects of divine worship are known as shanmatas, or the sixfold religious practice of the hindus. Due to the huge number of gods and goddesses, and their changing role through centuries of indian spiritual life, this is a complex subject. Hindu theology in early modern south asia kiyokazu okita. This is an important contribution to the advancement of constructive work in hindu theology, comparative theology, and the study of south asian religious traditions.
Hinduism is an indian religion and dharma, or way of life, widely practiced in the indian subcontinent and parts of southeast asia. The shruti refers to the body of most authoritative, ancient religious texts, believed to be eternal knowledge authored neither by human nor divine agent but transmitted by sages rishis. Awarded the 2011 john templeton foundation award for theological promise provides an indepth examination of how an ancient hindu tradition might respond to contemporary scientific theories of mind and knowledge draws directly from hindu texts, making use of the original sanskrit language, and taking account of the wider indian intellectual tradition addresses perennial issues, such as the. The bhagavata purana and contemporary theory oxford theology and religion monographs 9780199641543. The term hindu philosophy is often preferred over hindu theology, but i argue theology better characterizes certain hindu texts than philosophy. Since the early 19th century, when the scholarly investigation of hinduism began to take shape as a modern academic discipline, hindu studies has evolved from its concentration on description and analysis to an emphasis on understanding hindu traditions in the. Hindu theology is mainly the study and doctrine of the worship and adoration of six forms of the godhead as ganesa, devi durga, lakshmi, sarasvati, siva, vishnu, surya and skanda.
The book contains 270 pages and is divided in 57 small easytoread chapters, containing authentic information about all the important aspects of hindu religion, culture, and philosophy. Western intellectual history has benefited from a rich and sophisticated conversation between theology and science, leaving us with centuries of scientific and theological literature on the subjects. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Comparative theology is an exciting and quickly developing field within theology, and a relatively uncharted one. There are two historic classifications of hindu texts. This book replies to the sciences by drawing from an important. Shruti that which is heard, and smriti that which is remembered.
This section consists of hymns arranged in ten books each of these books has a number of verses. Hindu theology and biology the bhagavata purana and contemporary. This harmony is most evident in remote places like this, and i hope it does not loose its unique character in the ruthless urban advance. List here any books that deal with or touch on the hindu religion in a positive and significant way. It has the potential to revolutionize how scholars view hinduism generally, and advaita vedanta in particular. Hindu theology as churning the latent journal of the. The best and most authentic books are as follows for indian or hindu philosophy. This book replies to the sciences by drawing from an important hindu text called the bhagavata purana, as well as its commentaries, and philosophical disciplines such as samkhyayoga. Scholars regard hinduism as a fusion or synthesis 6 note 4. Awarded the 2011 john templeton foundation award for theological promise. If youve heard of this ancient religion and are looking for a reference that explains the intricacies of the customs. In this text, leading scholars from around the world take stock of two centuries of international intellectual investment in hinduism. He has issued a challenge to vaiava theologians to revisit their traditions in view of the findings of science and laid down some essential groundwork. Due to the huge number of gods and goddesses, and their changing role through centuries of indian spiritual life, this is a complex.
Hinduism is extremely catholic, liberal, tolerant and. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Hindu theological and philosophical analysis of darwinism and philosophy of neuroscience. Edelmann replies to the sciences through close reading of an important hindu text. Much of hindu theologizing concerning theism presupposes the concept of duplex veritas, i. Edelmann replies to the sciences through close reading of an important hindu text, the bhagavata pura.