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The author, Lawrence A. Babb, reflects on the relationship between Jain and Hindu identities and places Jainism within the broader context of ancient Indic religions, alongside Hinduism and Buddhism. By examining Jainism’s history, doctrinal foundations, and its manifestation in modern Indian society, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the Jain tradition. Babb, a Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and Asian Studies at Amherst College, is a respected scholar with several prestigious publications in South Asian Studies.



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