| | |  | | |  For sale in U.S. and Canada only-- Learn how and why Hinduism has survived to be one of the oldest and largest world religions with nearly one billion followers located mostly in India. Hinduism encompasses wide practices and traditions largely due to its great capacity to integrate the new with the old. Students will learn about the descendants of the Indus River Valley, who, around 1500 B.C.E., used Sanskrit to transcribe their daily rituals and customs. Students will also discover Hinduism's impact on the literary world with its library of tens of thousands sacred hymns and poems known as the Vedas, which means "truth" or "knowledge." Narrated by Academy Award winner Ben Kingsley. Part of the Religions of the World DVD Series. Includes a Teacher's Guide. | "Perfectly narrated by Ben Kingsley, the Religions of the World series (13 titles) examines the history of numerous religions, defining the differences and celebrating the similarities they share..." - Video Librarian
"Each of these informative and interesting productions factually, and without judgment or bias, explicates the history, founding leader(s) and cultural influences of these religions…While intended for high school and college students, teacher explication and classroom discussion before and after viewing will make these videos accessible to middle/junior high school students." - School Library Journal
"…offers a historical perspective on the often-changing beliefs of Hinduism…Against eye-catching paintings and sculptures and through interviews with modern-day Hindus, viewers learn about the ancient scriptures, caste system, major deities, two protest religions, and other relevant topics."- Booklist (Oct 1, 2003)
"This series provides an excellent introduction to the major world religions…Recommended."- Library Media Connection (Feb 2004)
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| Additional Features & Details
Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu
Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
DVD Encoding: Region ALL
Language: English, Spanish | | | Grades 9 to Adults
Color, Live Action
Closed-Captioned
Copyright 2000, 2003
MARC Record Available
Catalog Card Kit Available
Single Main Entry Card Available
Teacher's Guide Available: Download Now
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