Law and Religion in Brahmanism: the Dharmaśāstra

This entry delves into the origin, sources, and role of the Dharmaśāstra (science of dharma) in the historical and cultural context of ancient India. In contrast to other ancient civilizations (such as the Roman Republic and Empire), ancient Indian society was characterized by the lack of a uniform...

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Main Author: Alessandro Giudice
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology 2024-08-01
Series:St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology
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Online Access:https://www.saet.ac.uk/Hinduism/LawandReligioninBrahmanism
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