An Encyclopaedia of Sikhism and Sikhs Abroad
Author : Joginder Singh Sahi
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Page : 212 pages
File Size : 50,46 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Sikhism
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Author : Joginder Singh Sahi
Publisher :
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 50,46 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Sikhism
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Author : Rajwant Singh Chilana
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 35,26 MB
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1402030444
The International Bibliography of Sikh Studies brings together all books, composite works, journal articles, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations, project reports, and electronic resources produced in the field of Sikh Studies until June 2004, making it the most complete and up-to-date reference work in the field today. One of the youngest religions of the world, Sikhism has progressively attracted attention on a global scale in recent decades. An increasing number of scholars is exploring the culture, history, politics, and religion of the Sikhs. The growing interest in Sikh Studies has resulted in an avalanche of literature, which is now for the first time brought together in the International Bibliography of Sikh Studies. This monumental work lists over 10,000 English-language publications under almost 30 subheadings, each representing a subfield in Sikh Studies. The Bibliography contains sections on a wide variety of subjects, such as Sikh gurus, Sikh philosophy, Sikh politics and Sikh religion. Furthermore, the encyclopedia presents an annotated survey of all major scholarly work on Sikhism, and a selective listing of electronic and web-based resources in the field. Author and subject indices are appended for the reader’s convenience.
Author : W. H. McLeod
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 27,1 MB
Release : 2009-07-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0810863448
Contrary to popular opinion, there is more to Sikhism than the distinctive dress. First of all, there is the emergence of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, and the long line of his successors. There are the precepts, many related to liberation through the divine name or nam. There is a particularly turbulent history in which the Sikhs have fought to affirm their beliefs and resist external domination that continues to this day. There is also, more recently, the dispersion from the Punjab throughout the rest of India and on to Europe and the Americas. With this emigration Sikhism has become considerably less exotic, but hardly better known to outsiders. This reference is an excellent place to learn more about the religion. It provides a chronology of events, a brief introduction that gives a general overview of the religion, and a dictionary with several hundred entries, which present the gurus and other leaders, trace the rather complex history, expound some of the precepts and concepts, describe many of the rites and rituals, and explain the meaning of numerous related expressions. All this, along with a bibliography, provides readers with an informative and accessible guide toward understanding Sikhism.
Author : Louis E. Fenech
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 18,2 MB
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1442236019
Sikhism traces its beginnings to Guru Nanak, who was born in 1469 and died in 1538 or 1539. With the life of Guru Nanak the account of the Sikh faith begins, all Sikhs acknowledging him as their founder. Sikhism has long been a little-understood religion and until recently they resided almost exclusively in northwest India. Today the total number of Sikhs is approximately twenty million worldwide. About a million live outside India, constituting a significant minority in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. Many of them are highly visible, particularly the men, who wear beards and turbans, and they naturally attract attention in their new countries of domicile. This third edition of Historical Dictionary of Sikhism covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1000 cross-referenced entries on key persons, organizations, the principles, precepts and practices of the religion as well as the history, culture and social arrangements. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sikhism.
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Page : 1106 pages
File Size : 29,16 MB
Release : 1925
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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Author : Frank Moore Colby
Publisher :
Page : 1964 pages
File Size : 38,36 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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Author :
Publisher :
Page : 964 pages
File Size : 28,95 MB
Release : 1923
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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Author : H. S. Singha
Publisher : Hemkunt Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 36,39 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Sikhism
ISBN : 9788170103011
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Page : 990 pages
File Size : 38,17 MB
Release : 1916
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
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Author : Patit Paban Mishra
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 587 pages
File Size : 20,10 MB
Release : 2024-10-20
Category : History
ISBN : 1036413675
The encyclopaedia highlights the South Asian country of India with its varied ramifications. As a rich country with all its diversity, it has played a significant role in world affairs for more than two thousand years. India is the most populous country in the world, and its economy is growing rapidly. It is marching ahead in science and technology. In the hundredth anniversary of its independence in 2047, it aspires to become a developed nation. One should be aware of this country in this globalized world. It is not only fascinating but also knowledge-enhancing. The encyclopaedia holds importance due to several reasons: information on a vast range of subjects, scientific methodology, accuracy, and reliability. It could be used as a starting point for further research. The book will be useful for general readers, serious researchers, graduate students, and academics.