Overview
The Evolution of Ancient Hinduism is a scholarly book written by A.M. Floyer that explores the development of Hinduism from its earliest origins to the end of the Vedic period. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the religious, social, and cultural changes that occurred in ancient India over the course of several centuries.Floyer begins by examining the pre-Vedic period, which lasted from 2500 BCE to 1500 BCE. During this time, the people of the Indus Valley civilization practiced a religion that was centered on fertility and the worship of nature. Floyer then traces the evolution of Hinduism through the Vedic period, which lasted from 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. This period saw the emergence of the Vedas, a collection of sacred texts that became the foundation of Hinduism.Throughout the book, Floyer explores the various gods and goddesses that were worshipped during different periods of Hindu history, including Indra, Agni, Surya, and Vishnu. He also discusses the development of the caste system, which played a significant role in shaping Hindu society.The Evolution of Ancient Hinduism is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of Hinduism. Floyer's thorough research and clear writing style make this book accessible to both scholars and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: A. M. Floyer
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: Dec 01, 2004
- | Number of Pages: 104 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1417960280
- | ISBN-13: 9781417960286
