Phillipe Bornet: 2 books
Dharma and Halacha
Comparative Studies in Hindu-Jewish Philosophy and Religion
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2018
In recent decades there has been a rising interest among scholars of Hinduism and Judaism in engaging in the comparative studies of these ancient traditions. Academic interests have also been inspired by the rise of interreligious dialogue by the respective religious leaders. Dharma and Halacha: Comparative...
Inventing and Reinventing the Goddess
Contemporary Iterations of Hindu Deities on the Move
Language: English
Release Date: July 3, 2014
Popular religion in village India is overwhelmingly dominated by goddess worship. Goddesses can be nationally well-known like Durga or Kali, or they can be an obscure deity who is only known in a particular rural locale. The origins of a goddess can be both ancient—with many transitions or amalgamations...