Hagiography and religious truth: case studies in the Abrahamic and Dharmic traditions

The hagiographic materials from a particular time and place can tell us much about the beliefs and practices of the people, yet the limited degree to which hagiography has been used as an instrument for understanding diverse religious traditions is surprising. Hagiography and Religious Truth provide...

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Contributors: Monge, Rico G. (Editor) ; San Chirico, Kerry P. C. (Editor) ; Smith, Rachel J. (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury Academic, an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc 2016
In:Year: 2016
Volumes / Articles:Show volumes/articles.
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Hagiography / Truth / Comparison of religions
B Dharma / Hagiography / Monotheism / History
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Abrahamic Religions
B Saints
B Hagiography
B Hinduism
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Parallel Edition:Electronic