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  • An Alternative History
  • Written by: Wendy Doniger
  • Narrated by: Amy Landon
  • Length: 32 hrs and 14 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (2 ratings)

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From one of the world's foremost scholars on Hinduism, a vivid reinterpretation of its history.

Hinduism does not lend itself easily to a strictly chronological account. Many of its central texts cannot be reliably dated within a century; its central tenets arise at particular moments in Indian history and often differ according to gender or caste; and the differences between groups of Hindus far outnumber the commonalities. Yet the greatness of Hinduism lies precisely in many of these idiosyncratic qualities that continue to inspire debate today.

Wendy Doniger is one of the foremost scholars of Hinduism in the world. With her inimitable insight and expertise Doniger illuminates those moments within the tradition that resist forces that would standardize or establish a canon. Without reversing or misrepresenting the historical hierarchies, she reveals how Sanskrit and vernacular sources are rich in knowledge of and compassion toward women and lower castes; how they debate tensions surrounding religion, violence, and tolerance; and how animals are the key to important shifts in attitudes toward different social classes.
©2009 Wendy Doniger (P)2021 Tantor
Anthropology Hinduism Hindu History
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An enjoyable book, marred by careless narration.

Sweeping overview, with many fascinating details, of this ancient and complex religion. But the narration is full of annoying, at times infuriating, mispronunciations. A little preparation would have gone a long way to improve the listening experience.

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