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

~ (Author), R. C. C. Fynes (Translator) "The main subject of Canto One is a description of the former lives of Jambu, the last person to gain omniscience..." (more)
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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.

About the Author

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

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (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
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