The Laws of Manu: With Extracts from Seven Commentaries (25) (Sacred Books of the East)

Müller, F. Max (Editor) / Bühler, Georg (Translator)

ISBN 10: 1646798031 / ISBN 13: 9781646798032

Published by Cosimo Classics, 1905

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volume xxv ed. edition. 758 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.67 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Laws of Manu: With Extracts from Seven Commentaries (25) (Sacred Books of the East)
• Publisher: Cosimo Classics
• Publication Date: 1905
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1646798031
• ISBN 13: 9781646798032
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.95 kilograms

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Synopsis

The Sacred Books of the East, a 50-volume series, encompasses the seven non-Christian religions of Asia: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, and Islam. Translated into English by authorities in their respective fields, these sacred texts have been edited by F. Max Muller and have profoundly influenced civilization. The Laws of Manu (1886), also known as the Manusmriti, is volume XXV of The Sacred Books of the East, a series available from Cosimo Classics. This volume, translated by Georg Bühler, is considered the oldest Hindu law text and the basis for Hindu law code. This text is for readers interested in deepening their understanding of Hinduism.

About the Author

GEORG BÜHLER (1837-1898) was a German scholar best known for his knowledge of Eastern languages. A highly regarded professor in Asia and Europe, he helped initiate the Oriental Institute at the University of Vienna. His translations in The Sacred Books of the East series are noted as his greatest work. F. MAX MÜLLER (1823-1900) was a German author and orientalist who lived in England most of his life. As a professor at Oxford, he combined the studies of language, culture, and religion to create the discipline of comparative mythology. His body of work included The Sacred Books of the East, which he had edited.