{"product_id":"the-a-to-z-of-kristi-l-wiley-9780810868212","title":"The A to Z of Jainism","description":"Jain is the term used for a person who has faith in the teachings of the Jinas (\"Spiritual Victors\"). Jinas are human beings who have overcome all passions (kasayas) and have attained enlightenment or omniscience (kevala-jnana), who teach the truths they realized to others, and who attain liberation (moksa) from the cycle of rebirth (samsara). At the core of these teachings is nonviolence (ahimsa), which has remained the guiding principle of Jain ethics and practices to this day. In comparison with other religious traditions of South Asia, Jains are few in number, comprising less than one percent of India's population. The lay and mendicant communities of the Jain, however, have maintained an unbroken presence in India for more than 2,500 years and have influenced its culture throughout this time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe A to Z of Jainism\u003c\/i\u003e covers the history of Jainism that spans a period of more than 2,500 years. The history, values, concepts, and scriptures; eminent mendicant, lay leaders, and scholars; and places, institutions, social, and cultural factors are covered in over 450 dictionary entries. This comprehensive reference work also includes an introductory essay, explanation of the Jain scriptures, chronology, appendixes, and bibliography. This book provides an excellent introduction and overview to Jainism for scholars, students, and general readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kristi L. Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0810868210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780810868212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scarecrow Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/17\/2009\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 336\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.90d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2009 pg. 16","brand":"Kristi L. Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44120287805695,"sku":"9780810868212","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0407211c-0ff1-4a43-ab62-43794797e59a.jpg?v=1687413521","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-a-to-z-of-kristi-l-wiley-9780810868212","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}