“frits staal”

This is a remarkable book. It untangles the many complexities of the Vedas and combines Staal’s scholarly respect for the texts, with explanations that are lucid and occasionally witty. His insights are thoughtful and perceptive. —Romila Thapar In this unprecedented guide to the Vedas, Frits ... More

The book as it now appears does three things. First, it provides a new interpretation of Harvard philosopher Quine's 'Indeterminacy of Translation', which had thrown doubt on the possibility of communication between civilizations. Second, the book demonstrates that Indian 'pandits' discovered the sa... More

Words matter. Words can build up, or words can tear down. As parents and church leaders, do we use our words well? Words Kids Need to Hear offers compelling, yet simple ways to build up the hearts of children through meaningful and well-chosen words. What children hear from adults they trust makes a... More