Early Sources of the Jaina Tradition: A Critical Survey Revealing Pārśva, the 23rd Tīrthaṅkara, as a Legendary Figure

By Bansidhar Bhatt

Early Sources of the Jaina Tradition reconstructs the history of the early Jaina tradition through a close study the available textual sources. Its focuses on Pārśvanātha, one of the 24 Jinas that are identified by the Jaina tradition as its main religious leaders of the current time cycle.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138774820
• ISBN13: 9781138774827
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"