Upanisads

The Upanisads are the central scriptures of Hinduism. They represent some of the most important literary products in the history of Indian culture and religion, both because they played a critical role in the development of religious ideas in India and because they are our greatest source for the religious, social, and intellectual history of ancient India. Composed at a time of great social, economic, and religious change, the Upanisads document the transition from the archaic ritualism of the Veda into new religious ideas and institutions. The first major English translation of the ancient Upanisads for over half a century, Olivelle's work incorporates the most recent historical and philological scholarship. The introduction and detailed notes make this edition ideal for the non-specialist as well as for students of Indian religions.

ISBN 019954025X   Pages 512 ISBN13 9780199540259 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Oxford University Press   Weight (grammes) 345 Imprint Oxford University Press   Published in Oxford Format Paperback   Series title Oxford World's Classics Publication date 17 Apr 2008   Previous ISBN 9780192835765 Translator Patrick Olivelle   Height (mm) 196 Library of Congress 2008273813   Width (mm) 129 DEWEY 294.59218   Spine width (mm) 23 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level General

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