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This book gathers together key experts in their fields on Latin America, India, East Asia, West and East Africa, Southern Africa and the Caribbean, to provide an overview of the main trends and contributions to Christian thought of Third World theologies in today's global world.

A much-needed thematic and historical introduction to Hinduism, which traces its development from ancient origins and the major deities to the modern world. Hinduism is discussed as both a global religion and a form of nationalism. Emphasis is given to the tantric traditions, Hindu ritual and Dravidian influences.

For this revised and updated second edition, David Waines has added a long section tackling head-on the issues arising from Islam's place in the changing world order at the turn of the new millennium. This new section offers thought-provoking reflections on the place of religion in the current conflicts.