Customer Reviews

An excellent introduction - By: , 02 Nov 2003
This work has become the standard introduction to the academic study of Jainism. It is highly readable & I recommend it, not just to students of religion, but to anyone interestedin the Jains. It opens up this little understood but fascinating religion to anyone interested. In fact, the books that I have readin this series from the publisher are all excellent.

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Review of The Jains - By: , 25 Aug 2003
As a Jain layperson who has very limited knowledge or understanding of the religion it allowed me to have a sense of overall awareness about what Jainism is about. Although it did become very detailedin some parts, overall was easy to follow & understand. It showed that Jainism is a very complex religion with many different apsects to it. It was able to highlight the differences between the different sects that existin todays society.