Historical Dictionary Of Sikhism

Author : Louis E. Fenech,W. H. McLeod
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781442236011

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Historical Dictionary of Sikhism by Louis E. Fenech,W. H. McLeod Pdf

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.

Author : W. H. McLeod
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Sijismo - Diccionarios
ISBN : 0195662083

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Historical Dictionary of Sikhism by W. H. McLeod Pdf

Author : W. Owen Cole,Piara Singh Sambhi
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 95 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2005-08-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781135797607

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A Popular Dictionary of Sikhism by W. Owen Cole,Piara Singh Sambhi Pdf

The first to appear in Curzon's well respected 'Popular Dictionary' series.

Author : William Owen Cole
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Sikhism
ISBN : OCLC:1256507468

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A Popular Dictionary of Sikhism by William Owen Cole Pdf

This dictionary embraces all major terms relating to Sikh concepts, beliefs and practices. It details important historical events, legislation and key figures.

Author : Pashaura Singh
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780192508430

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A Dictionary of Sikh Studies by Pashaura Singh Pdf

This new dictionary provides over 350 accessible definitions of the terms that the growing number of students of Sikhism will encounter. It covers beliefs, practices, festivals, sacred sites, and principal languages, as well as the social and religious processes through which Sikhism has evolved. A major focus is the teachings of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, and doctrinal developments under subsequent Gurus. Incorporating the 500-year history of Sikhism, from its birth in northern India to its more recent spread around the world, it covers the interplay between the Sikh tradition and other religious traditions including Hindu and Sufi. It is an invaluable first reference for students and teachers of Sikhism, religious studies, South Asian studies, and philosophy, as well as the related disciplines of history, sociology, and anthropology as well as for all practicing Sikhs and anyone with an interest in Sikh religion and culture.

Author : W. H. McLeod
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2009-07-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780810863446

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The A to Z of Sikhism by W. H. McLeod Pdf

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 : Rajwant Singh Chilana,Parmit Kaur Chilana
Publisher : UBS Publishers' Distributors
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 8174763260

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Dictionary of Sikh Names by Rajwant Singh Chilana,Parmit Kaur Chilana Pdf

The Dictionary Of Sikh Names Is An Exhaustive Reference Source That Has Been Compiled To Cater To The Need Of Sikh Families Around The World And Help Them Select The Traditional Names In The Sikh Religion For Their Offspring. The Dictionary Is Also Intended To Meet The Need Of Those Who Want To Find Out The Meanings Of Sikh Names. This Reference Book Would Be A Useful Source Of Information For The People Living In Different Parts Of The Globe, Particularly In Western Countries Where, Because Of Limited Choice, It Is Still A Problem To Select Meaningful And Suitable Names.

Author : Jeffery D. Long
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2011-09-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780810879607

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Historical Dictionary of Hinduism by Jeffery D. Long Pdf

The Historical Dictionary of Hinduism relates the history of Hinduism through a chronology, an introductory essay, photos, an extensive bibliography, and over 1,000 cross referenced dictionary entries on Hindu terminology, names of major historical figures and movements, gods and goddesses, prominent temples, terms for items used in Hindu practice, major texts, philosophical concepts, and more. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Hinduism.

Author : Louis E. Fenech
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 9780197532843

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The Cherished Five in Sikh History by Louis E. Fenech Pdf

Despite the centrality of this group to modern Sikhism, scholarship on the Panj Piare has remained sparse. Louis Fenech's new book examines the Khalsa and the role that the Panj Piare have had in the development of the Sikh faith over the past three centuries.

Author : Rajwant Singh Chilana
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 586 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2006-01-16
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781402030444

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International Bibliography of Sikh Studies by Rajwant Singh Chilana Pdf

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 : Eleanor M. Nesbitt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9780198745570

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Sikhism by Eleanor M. Nesbitt Pdf

An accessible introduction to the world's fifth largest religion, this work presents Sikhism's meanings and myths, and its practices, rituals, and festivals, also addressing ongoing social issues such as the relationship with the Indian state, the diaspora, and caste.

Author : James D. Holt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2022-12-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781350263192

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Understanding Sikhism by James D. Holt Pdf

Sikhism is often the religion that teachers have the least confidence in teaching, despite being the fifth largest religion in the world, and being commonly regarded as one of the six main religions to be taught in schools. This book fills that gap in knowledge and expertise by exploring the beliefs and practices of Sikhism as a lived religion in the modern world. It engages with Sikh beliefs and practices, and provides students and teachers with the confidence to address misconceptions and recognise the importance of beliefs in the lives of believers, in a way that will enable readers to go forward with confidence. Aspects of Sikhism explored include the concepts that form the central beliefs of Sikhism, and the expression of these beliefs in worship and daily life, and the ethics of Sikhs in the modern day. Each chapter includes authentic voices of believers today and provides opportunities for the reader to consider the concepts and how they can be respected and taught in the classroom.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780593849422

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Sikhs by DK Pdf

Dive into the history, philosophy, and essence of the Sikh faith, and trace its evolution. At the turn of the 15th century, Guru Nanak embarked on a series of journeys across the Indian subcontinent and instituted an equitable community and an egalitarian religion, built upon the values of inclusion, service, and kindness. Sikhs shines a spotlight on this incredible faith that places service before self. Today, it is the fifth largest religion in the world with more than 30 million Sikhs around the globe. The book explores the gurus, the scriptures, the philosophy, and the stories and legends. It explains how a faith led to the birth of a historic empire of immense military and political might, maps the emergence of a distinct identity, looks at its impact on the world, and celebrates the contributions of this illustrious community.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2000-10-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0791446832

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Songs of the Saints from the Adi Granth by Anonim Pdf

An accessible translation of the songs of the saints from the Adi Granth, the Sikh holy book.

Author : Sardar Harjeet Singh
Publisher : Gyan Publishing House
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Sikh philosophy
ISBN : 8178357216

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Faith & Philosophy of Sikhism by Sardar Harjeet Singh Pdf