
Sikhism
Nikky-Suninder Kaur Singh(Author)
Chelsea House Publishers
3rd Edition
Published on 30. June 2009
Book
Hardback
144 pages
978-1-60413-114-7 (ISBN)
Description
One of the world's youngest religions, Sikhism was founded about 500 years ago in northern India. The Sikhs believe in the Ultimate Reality as a formless force that is above all things and yet present in them at the same time. They reject all distinctions based on social class and race and emphasize the importance of service to both community and family. In the 21st century, Sikhism faces new challenges and a geographical reach spanning the globe. In India, where Manmohan Singh became the first minority prime minister in 2004, Sikhs are still working to gain greater political independence. In the West, the faith is attempting to adapt to a new culture while also sharing its universal teachings. ""Sikhism, Third Edition"" describes the basic tenets of Sikhism, tells the engaging story of its growth in India, examines the recent move toward greater political independence within the Indian nation, the effects of Hindu nationalism on the Sikh community, and issues of cultural adaptation, persecution, and subsequent education now taking place in the West. The coverage includes: the belief in the Supreme Ultimate Reality; Sikh ethics; the Five K's; Guru Nanak and the Origins of the Sikh faith; and the Guru Granth, Sikhism's sacred text.
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Series
Edition
Third Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Broomall
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Interest Age: From 12 to 17 years
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
full-colour photographs & illustrations, map, sidebars, fact file, bibliography, further reading & web sites, glossary, index
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 187 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
540 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-60413-114-7 (9781604131147)
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Persons
Nikky-Suninder Kaur Singh is the Crawford Family Professor of Religion and former department chair at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. She has published extensively in the field of Sikhism.