India's Agony with Religion Revisited

The volume is a sequel to India's Agony Over Religion, expanding the theory of religion to encompass the general history of religions, including the Indic, Abrahamic, and East Asian traditions. The central argument is that the term "religion" is more significant in its adjectival sense than its noun sense.

Format: Hardback
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book is a sequel to India's Agony Over Religion, published by State University of New York Press in 1995 and Oxford University Press in Delhi in 1997. It expands on the theory of religion developed in the original volume, encompassing the general history of religions [including the Indic traditions: Hindu, Buddhist, Jain; the Abrahamic traditions: Hebrew/Jewish, Christian, Islamic; and the East Asian traditions: Confucian, Daoist, Shinto].

The central argument of the book is that the term "religion" is not primarily significant by its use as a noun, but rather in its adjectival sense, as religious. This is demonstrated through expressions such as the religious referent, the religious issue, or simply the religious question.

The book explores the historical, cultural, and social aspects of religions and argues that they are not merely abstract concepts or beliefs, but rather deeply intertwined with human experiences, values, and behaviors. It examines the ways in which religions have shaped societies, influenced political systems, and provided meaning and purpose to individuals.

The book also challenges traditional understandings of religion and offers new perspectives on its role in the modern world. It explores the impact of globalization, technology, and secularization on religious practices and beliefs and examines the ways in which religions can adapt and thrive in the changing landscape.

Overall, The Volume is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the complex and multifaceted nature of religion, providing a valuable contribution to the field of religious studies.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138095601