Outlines of Jainism [Paperback]

This 1940 second edition of a 1916 original was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism.This 1940 second edition of a 1916 original was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism. Written by a member of the Jain community, the text gives an insider's perspective on the religion, allowing for an intimate treatment of its various aspects, whilst also maintaining a non-doctrinaire approach.This 1940 second edition of a 1916 original was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism. Written by a member of the Jain community, the text gives an insider's perspective on the religion, allowing for an intimate treatment of its various aspects, whilst also maintaining a non-doctrinaire approach.First published in 1940, as the second edition of a 1916 original, this book was written to provide an accessible English introduction to Jainism, incorporating discussion of its underlying philosophy and terminology. Written by a member of the Jain community, the text gives an insider's perspective on the religion, allowing for an intimate treatment of its various aspects, whilst also maintaining a non-doctrinaire approach. The author wrote the book in collaboration with the Jain Literature Society, who took responsibility for additional editorial work. A bibliography is also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in perspectives on Jainism and Indian religion.Preliminary note F. W. Thomas; Preface; Bibliographical note; Introduction and history; Part I. Outlines: 1. Theology; 2. Metaphysics; 3. Ethics; 4. Ritual; Part II. Texts: 1. Theology; 2. Metaphysics; Appendix 1. Jain logic; Appendix 2. Cosmogony, cosmology, astronomy; Appendix 3. Sixty-three great persons, etc.; Appendix 4. 143 qualities, etc., of saintly souls; Appendix 5. The ancient Jaina sacred literature; Index.