Two old faiths : essays on the religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans
"Two Old Faiths: Essays on the Religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans" by J. Murray Mitchell and Sir William Muir is a scholarly publication written in the late 19th century. This work presents a comparative study of Hinduism and Islam, exploring their historical development, core beliefs, and doctrines, ultimately delving into their contrasts with Christianity. The authors aim to provide a thorough understanding of these two religions, which shape a significantportion of the world’s spiritual landscape. The opening of the book begins by establishing the context of Hinduism, detailing its ancient roots and the evolution of its beliefs as documented in the Vedas. It discusses the complex layers of religious thought that have developed over the millennia and outlines the significance of understanding Hinduism to better appreciate its historical and cultural impact. The text emphasizes the necessity for a chronological study of Hinduism to unravel its intricate nature and contrasts early phases of the religion with the more complex forms that emerged later. By inviting readers to engage with the historical and philosophical aspects of Hinduism, the authors set the stage for a deeper exploration of how these themes will similarly apply to Islam in the later sections of the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mitchell, J. Murray (John Murray), 1815-1904 |
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| Author | Muir, William, Sir, 1819-1905 |
| Title | Two old faiths : essays on the religions of the Hindus and the Mohammedans |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Stacy Brown Thellend and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BL: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism |
| Subject | Islam |
| Subject | Christianity and other religions -- Hinduism |
| Subject | Hinduism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16996 |
| Release Date | Nov 4, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 220 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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