John E. Cort is a scholar of South Asian religions, with a particular focus on Jain traditions in western India. His academic work delves into the intersection of religion, society, culture, and history, drawing on extensive fieldwork and a deep understanding of Indian languages. Cort's research explores devotional texts and practices, offering profound insights into religious expression. He also brings a unique perspective to comparative studies, bridging religious scholarship with contemporary issues like environmentalism and human rights, and enriching his teaching with his passion for translating Indian poetry.
John Cort explores the narratives by which the Jains have explained the presence of icons of Jinas (their enlightened and liberated teachers) that are worshiped and venerated in the hundreds of thousands of Jain temples throughout India.
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