The Idea of God in Hinduism
This article is the outcome of discussions with students in India who found difficulty in apprehending the Christian conception of God. It presents for Western readers those aspects of the idea of God which are characteristic of Hinduism. First is set forth the majestic conception of Brahman, the Al...
| Published in: | The journal of religion |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Chicago Press
1925
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The journal of religion
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| Summary: | This article is the outcome of discussions with students in India who found difficulty in apprehending the Christian conception of God. It presents for Western readers those aspects of the idea of God which are characteristic of Hinduism. First is set forth the majestic conception of Brahman, the All-creator. Then the aspirations of practical faith as satisfied by Vishṇu and Śiva are considered. |
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| ISSN: | 1549-6538 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: The journal of religion
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1086/480483 |