Ismaili Hymns from South Asia : An Introduction to the Ginans

Moir, Zawahir/ Shackle, Christopher

Routledge（2000/07発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 272 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780700711468
• DDC分類 297.4380954

基本説明

A sympathetic introduction to the still largely unexplored tradition of South Asian devotional literature, specifically to the ginans which have historically formed a central element in the religious life of the Ismaili community.

Full Description

The Aga Khans have long played a prominent part on the international stage, but much less tends to be understood about the most important group of their followers, the Khoja Ismailis of South Asia, who are now also settled in many other parts of the world. Even less is generally known about the hymns, called ginans, which have historically formed so central an element in the religious life and rituals of the Ismaili community. The principal aim of this anthology is to fill this gap by providing a sympathetic introduction to this still largely unexplored tradition of South Asian devotional literature, and to draw attention to the many features of remarkable interest which it contains.

Contents

Part 1 Introduction; Chapter 1 Part I: Ismailism in South Asia and the Ginans; Chapter 2 Part II: Script and Language; Part 2 Texts and Translations; Chapter 3 Hymns of Instruction; Chapter 4 Ritual Hymns; Chapter 5 Devotional Hymns; Chapter 6 The Cosmic Cycle; Chapter 7 Tales of the Mission;