The Brahmin, the Aryan, and the Powers of the Priestly Class: Puzzles in the Study of Indian Religion
The classical account of the Brahmin priestly class and its role in Indian religion has seen remarkable continuity during the past two centuries. Its core claims appear to remain unaffected, despite the major shifts that occurred in the theorizing of Indian culture and in the study of religion. In t...
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MDPI AG
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Religions |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/11/4/181 |