Swaminarayan Hinduism is rooted in its formation in India at the cusp of the early modern and colonial period. This book explores the new discoveries; recent research; and interpretation of the history; doctrine; devotional arts; and transnational developments provide a foundation for a more comprehensive understanding of contemporary Swaminarayan growth; belief and practice. The themes that trace through the analyses are tradition and adaptation in the historical and social process of creating a complex new religious identity in response to social; economic and political changes. The book contains current academic research from several disciplinesincluding history; theology; the arts; architecture; sociology; and migration studiesto analyze how the stories; texts; and arts shape and reveal the thought; devotion; conduct; and socio-religious community that guide Swaminarayan Hindus through major transitions across time and space in several contexts. Swaminarayan is one of the rapidly expanding transnational Hindu movements with followers and institutions throughout India and abroad; especially in the United States; Britain; East Africa and Australasia.
#1054133 in Books Fisher Linford D 2014-04-07 2014-04-07Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.10 x .90 x 9.10l; .0 #File Name: 0199376441312 pagesThe Indian Great Awakening Religion and the Shaping of Native Cultures in Early America
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful. The Indian Great AwakeningBy Blue SkyThis book is an excellent source for information about the Christian missionary movements in New England among the Indians. It has great coverage of the Native ministers and their work with the people. I liked the way he covered each issue and mentioned the ways Native people chose to continue to express their culture. It is a good read even if you are not a historian or anthropoligist. Wonderfully researched and pulled together into a narrative. Look forward to the next offering from this author.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy Customerit is good. thank you
