SUNY Press, Date: 1993-03-24. Hardcover. Like New. 1993. SUNY Press ISBN 0791412679 9780791412671 [US]

ISBN10: 0791412679, ISBN13: 9780791412671, [publisher: NY. 1993. SUNY.] Hardcover First Edition black & full color glossy photo. illustrated hardbound 8vo.no dustwrapper (as issued). fine cond. binding square & tight. covers clean, tiny rubbed spot front bottom corner .couple of dust specks on top edge, other edges clean. contents free of all markings. first edition. first printing ( # 1 in # line). full color glossy photo. illustrated 1/2 title pg. xxviii+466p. 2 appendices. glossary. general bibliography.selected bibliography on sai baba movement. index. religion. philosophy. biography. metaphysics. psychology. hinduism.~"This book makes available for the first time to readers in North America and much of the English~speaking world an account of one of the most important Indian saints of recent times. It also has the merit of treating its subject in a manner that is scholarly and at the same time respects both the greatness of its subject and the limitations of his accessibility. I found it informative, thought~provoking, and a great joy to read. The author combines the best features of traditional and modern scholarly techniques. He exposes and highlights the special character of his subject and makes it available for further consideration from a wide variety of standpoints, and contributes to the current scholarly discussion about the relevance and adequacy of the concepts of 'saint' for cross~cultural studies and for contemporary construct ...