Female ascetics: hierarchy and purity in indian religious movements
Auteur :
Sinclair-Brull, Wendy
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781138969667
Date de publication :
28 juil. 2016
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
540 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Documents the social forces which facilitated the establishment of an Order of Ascetics for women, defying tradition in many respects. Describes the subtle methods by which the individual is transformed into a full member of the Order, and how hierarchy and purity are integral to the process.