The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (2661 page)
Read The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions Online
Authors: John Bowker
BOOK: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
3.88Mb size Format: txt, pdf, ePub
u are extremely important, whether in the home or in temples—some of which have consequently evoked magnificent architecture.
Vi
u Pur
a
.
u Pura.
In Hinduism one of the eighteen Mah
pur
as. It may have been compiled towards the end of the 3rd cent. CE, or near the beginning of the 4th. Unlike most
pur
as
, it is a unified and clearly structured composition, with a consistent theological viewpoint discernible throughout.
Vi
u
is identified with
Brahman
, and his omnipresence and omnipotence are constantly emphasized.
puras. It may have been compiled towards the end of the 3rd cent. CE, or near the beginning of the 4th. Unlike mostpur
as, it is a unified and clearly structured composition, with a consistent theological viewpoint discernible throughout.
Vi
uis identified with
Brahman
, and his omnipresence and omnipotence are constantly emphasized.
Other books
Bad Friends by Claire Seeber
Protecting Lulu (Global Protection Agency) by Jeffries, J. M.
Bastion of Darkness by R. A. Salvatore
Strong Reflection: Book 2 of the Dark Series Trilogy by Mckoy, Cate
Watched by Batto, Olivia
The Mummy Tomb of the Dragon Emperor by Max Allan Collins
Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 by Samuel Richardson
Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan
Judas Kiss by J.T. Ellison
Finding Sky by Joss Stirling
