New Books in Indian Religions

New Books in Indian Religions

Author: Marshall Poe Language: English Episodes: 100
Dive into the vibrant and complex world of South Asian spiritual traditions with New Books in Indian Religions. Hosted by Marshall Poe, this series is part of the broader New Books Network, an initiative that functions as a sprawling, conversational audio library. Each episode brings you directly into a dialogue between academics, where authors detail the arguments and discoveries found within their latest publications. The conversations span a rich terrain, from philosophical debates within Hinduism and the histories of Sikhism to contemporary practices in Buddhism and Jainism, all under the broad umbrella of Indian religions. You’ll hear experts unpack dense material with clarity, making recent scholarship accessible and engaging. This podcast serves as a front-row seat to the evolving academic discourse, offering depth and context you won't find in summaries or reviews. It’s for the curious mind eager to move beyond surface-level understanding, whether you're a student, a practitioner, or simply someone fascinated by the enduring questions of faith, culture, and spirituality. Tune in to discover the people and ideas currently shaping our understanding of these ancient yet dynamically living traditions.
Episodes
Steven W. Ramey, "Hinduism in Five Minutes" (Equinox, 2022) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:54
Hinduism in Five Minutes (Equinox Publishing, 2022) is an accessible and lively introduction to common questions about the practices, ideas, and narratives often identified as Hindu. Suitable for beginning students and t…
Gavin Flood, "The Concept of Mind in Hindu Tantra" (Routledge, 2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:52
The Concept of Mind in Hindu Tantra (Routledge, 2024) presents an account of the concept of mind in Hindu Tantra through a study of religious and philosophical texts in the medieval period. It will be of interest to rese…
Hindutva and Anti-Christian Violence in Contemporary India [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:53
Kenneth Bo Nielsen is Associate Professor of Social Anthropology at the University of Oslo and leader of the Centre for South Asian Democracy. M. Sudhir Selvaraj is Assistant Professor at the Department of Peace Studies…