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Oxtoby transliteration of south asian terms east asian dynastic eras and transliteration of chinese terms. View enhanced pdf access article on wiley online library html view download pdf for offline viewing. Patheos offers a free and expansive library of easytoread information on the worlds religious traditions. In this contributed text, experts on hinduism, sikhism, jainism, buddhism, and chinese, korean, and japanese religions employ extensive knowledge and rigorous research to thoroughly investigate each tradition. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Eastern traditions 2nd edition 9780195415216 by willard g. In this contributed text, experts on hinduism, sikhism, jainism, buddhism, and chinese, korean, and japanese religions employ extensive knowledge and rigorous research to thoroughly investigate each.
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