Hinduism

[DESCRIPTION] Visitors to the world of Hinduism seldom probe its complex system of diverse beliefs and practices. If you want to better understand the 900 million Hindus of the world, H. L. Richard's brief but insightful Hinduism is a must-read. In it, he addresses both esoteric and practical issues.

In this small book, Richard takes us on a quick tour of the Hindu scriptures, the basic Hindu philosophies, and includes a comprehensive glossary of Hindu terminology. [/DESCRIPTION][SUBTITLE]A Brief Look at Theology, History, Scriptures, and Social System with Comments on the Gospel in India[/SUBTITLE][CREDIT] by: H. L. Richard (Author) [/CREDIT] [PAGES] 60 [/PAGES] [BINDING] Paperback [/BINDING] [PUBLISHER] William Carey Library [/PUBLISHER] [PUBLISHYEAR] 2007 [/PUBLISHYEAR][ENDORSEMENT2]

The significance of an evangelist such as H.L. Richard is that he admires those who feel called to serve with the Gospel.  He understands the Hindu world, not only in its philosophical traditions but also in its current practical expressions.  In this work, H.L. Richard guards us against unfair judgmentalism and ignorant generalizations of this complex society.  He provides a “traveler’s guide” before we presume to enter the Hindu world.

Herb HoeferMissions Chair, Concordia University, Portland Oregon [/ENDORSEMENT2] [ENDORSEMENT3]

This book by H.L. Richard is a wonderful and useful handbook for those who want to be positive witnesses for Hindus.  It is simple and profound.  It helps us to understand and respect Hindus, and also gives us guidelines for what not to do and what to do with our Hindu neighbors.

Dr. N. Jawahar GnaniahEast West Community Church, Anaheim, CA [/ENDORSEMENT3] [ENDORSEMENT4]

It is through H.L. Richard more than any other single person that I have come to realize how little I actually know about the Hindu people I have claimed to love, and among whom I have lived most of my life.  In the fifteen years that I have been his friend, he has gently revealed to me the complexities of Hindu civilization, and caused me to love and respect Hindus with a greater humility.  Through his influence I have been freed to live among them with an honesty and openness I had not known before, and has brough me closer to them, and closer to my Lord and Sadguru, Jesus Christ.

Chris Halesitarist and singer of the Yeshu bhakti, devotional music group, Aradhna [/ENDORSEMENT4][TOC]

Introduction

Chapter 1- Salvation and the Gods of Hinduism

Chapter 2- The Historical Development of Hinduism and the Hindu Scriptures

Four Vedas

Upanishads

Sutras and Sastras

Ramayana

Mahabharata

Bhagavad Gita

Puranas

Tantras

Vernacular Poets

Chapter 3- Hindu Philosophy

Chapter 4- Aspects of Individual and Social Life in Hinduism

Chapter 5- Biblical Witness to Hindus

Recommended Reading

Glossary of Important Hindu Terms

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