Lives of Indian Images

Name: Lives of Indian Images
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ISBN: 9780691005201

ISBN-10: 0691005206

ISBN-13: 9780691005201

Edition: 1997

Authors: Richard H. Davis

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For many centuries, Hindus have believed that the religious images they place in temples and shrines for purposes of worship are alive. This book argues that in some sense these believers are correct: through ongoing interactions with humans, religious objects are brought to life.

Book details

List price: $58.00
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 5/2/1999
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 352
Size: 6.93" wide x 9.13" long x 1.06" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



List of Illustrations


Acknowledgments


Translation and Transliteration


Abbreviations


Introduction



Living Images



Trophies of War



Images Overthrown



Visnu's Miraculous Returns



Indian Images Collected



Reconstructions of Somanatha



Loss and Recovery of Ritual Self


Conclusion: Identities and Manifestations


Notes


Bibliography


Bibliographic Appendix


Index