Sikhism

Name: Sikhism
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ISBN: 9780140252606

ISBN-10: 0140252606

ISBN-13: 9780140252606

Edition: 1997

Authors: Hew McLeod

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At the heart of Sikhism are ten gurus, from the founding father Nanak to Gobind Singh, who transferred authority from individual leaders on to the scriptures and the community itself. McLeod explores how the religion's distinctive beliefs emerged.

Book details

List price: $14.95
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Publication date: 2/1/1998
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 0.75" wide x 8.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.550
Language: English



List of Text Figures


Acknowledgements


Glossary


Introduction


Map



History



The Early Gurus



The Developing Panth



The Later Gurus



The Growth and Expansion of the Panth: 1708 to the Present Day



Religion



Sikh Doctrine



Khalsa, Rahit and the Fight for Justice



Worship, Ritual and Distinctive Customs



Sacred Writings of the Sikhs



Sikh Sects



Society



Defining a Sikh



Features of Sikh Society



Sikhism and Gender



Sikhs of the Diaspora



The Ultimate Authority



Translations of the Scriptures


The Early-morning Order: Japji, Jap and the Ten Savayyas


The Evening Prayer: Sodar Rahiras


Kirtan Sohila


Ardas: The Khalsa Prayer


Notes and References


Reference Citations


Bibliographic Note


Index