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The Lives of the Jain Elders (World's Classics) [Paperback]

Hemacandra (Author), R. C. C. Fynes (Translator)

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Series: World's Classics | Publication Date: November 19, 1998

The Lives of the Jain Elders is the standard synthesis of source material for the early history of Jainism by the great twelfth-century Jain scholar-monk, Hemacandra, also a key figure in the wider context of Sanskrit literature. Abounding in memorable characters, and providing a rich compendium of Indian folk-tale, The Lives of the Jain Elders offers fascinating insight into the social life of medieval India. This new translation makes the complete work available for the first time in a European language and is complemented by a full introduction illuminating Jain belief and history.

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Richard Fynes has a position at the School of Arts and Humanities, De Montfort University.

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Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Oxford University Press (November 19, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0192832271
ISBN-13: 978-0192832276
Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,379,728 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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