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Richard H. Davis, "Religions of Early India: A Cultural History" (Princeton UP, 2024)

New Books in Religion

CHAPTER

Early Indian Religious Cultures

This chapter examines the nuances of early Indian religions, particularly through the lens of the Rig Veda and its sacrificial traditions. It emphasizes the importance of oral traditions, community practices, and material culture in shaping Indic religions beyond textual narratives.

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