The Hungry God

Hindu Tales Of Filicide And Devotion

by David Shulman
language: english
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS, October of 1993 ‧
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The folklore and classical literature of India abound with stories of parents who sacrifice their children. In this book the author examines one set of such tales - Hindu texts that bear similarities to the biblical aqedah, the account of Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac.

The Hungry God

Hindu Tales Of Filicide And Devotion

by David Shulman

Property Description
ISBN: 9780226755717
Publisher: THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PRESS
Release Date: October of 1993
Language: English
Dimensions: 15 x 22 x 2 mm
Cover: Hardcover
Pages: 168
Format: Book
Categories: Books in English > Faith & Religion > Theological Studies
Books in English > Others
EAN: 9780226755717