Routledge Handbook of South Asian Religions

The Routledge Handbook of South Asian Religions provides critical research, overviews, and case studies on religion in historical South Asia, the seven nation-states of contemporary South Asia, and the South Asian diaspora. It explores the role of religion in creating nations and majorities, and the diverse and tensions within religious traditions. The handbook is an invaluable resource for researchers and students in Asian religion, religion in context, and South Asian religions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Routledge Handbook of South Asian Religions is a comprehensive and authoritative resource that delves into the rich tapestry of religious traditions and practices in historical South Asia, as well as in the seven nation-states of contemporary South Asia: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. Spanning a vast geographical and cultural landscape, this handbook offers a critical examination of the formative developments, roots, changes, and transformations of religion in this region.

Chapters authored by a diverse group of international experts provide in-depth analyses of various aspects of South Asian religions, including their historical origins, religious practices, ideas, identities, relationships, territorialization, and globalization. The Handbook is structured into two parts, the first exploring historical South Asian religions and their evolution, while the second focuses on contemporary South Asian religions influenced by religious pluralism and their close ties to nation-states and their ideological power.

Contributors to this handbook argue that religion has played a significant role in shaping nations and majorities within South Asia, despite the region's remarkable religious diversity. The Handbook explores these diversities and tensions, historical developments, and the current situation across religious traditions through a diverse range of approaches and perspectives, drawing from various academic disciplines.

This handbook is a valuable resource for researchers and students interested in Asian religion, religion in context, and South Asian religions. It brings together a remarkable collection of leading and emerging scholars, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of the complex and multifaceted nature of religion in this region.

Weight: 816g
Dimension: 173 x 248 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367624200