Hinduism: A Brief Look at Theology, History, Scriptures, and Social System with Comments on the Gospel in India

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 64 pages
• Published by: William Carey Library Publishers January 1, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0878085149
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0878085149

Product Review
It is through H.L. Richard more than any other single human being that I have come to realize how little I actually know about the Hindu people I have claimed to love, and among whom I have lived most of my life. In the fifteen years that I have been his friend, he has gently revealed to me the complexities of Hindu civilization, and caused me to love and respect Hindus with a greater humility. Through his influence I have been freed to live among them with an honesty and openness I had not known before, and this has brought me closer to them, and closer to my Lord and Sadguru, Jesus Christ. --Chris Hale, sitarist and singer of the Yeshu bhakti devotional music group, Aradhna.

The significance of an evangelist such as H.L. Richard is that he admires those he feels called to serve with the Gospel. He understands the Hindu world, not only in its philosophical traditions but also in its current practical expressions. In this work, H.L. Richard guards us against unfair judgmentalism and ignorant generalizations of this complex society. He provides us a traveler s guide before we presume to enter the Hindu world. --Herb Hoefer, Missions Chair, Concordia University, Portland, Oregon

This book by H.L. Richard is a wonderful and useful handbook for those who want to be positive witnesses for Hindus. It is simple and profound. It helps us to understand and respect Hindus, and also gives us guidelines for what not to do and what to do with our Hindu neighbors. --Dr. N. Jawahar Gnaniah, East West Community Church, Anaheim, CA

Product Description
Visitors to the world of Hinduism seldom probe its complex system of diverse beliefs and practices. If you want to better understand the 900 million Hindus of the world, you must read H. L. Richard's brief but insightful booklet. In Hinduism, he addresses both esoteric and practical issues through numerous selections from the Hindu scriptures, an overview of basic Hindu philosophies, and a glossary of Hindu terminology.