Chapter 16 Exploring the Risks and Rewards of Comparing Religions for the Future of Hindu Studies in 21st Century America
In: A Companion to Comparative Theology
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Jonathan Edelmann
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Abstract
With the recent growth of comparative theology and the related discipline of comparative religion within religious studies, I ask if and how a comparative religion approach might work within Hindu studies. I look at the possible advantages and possible disadvantages a comparative approach to the study of religion might afford Hindus studies.