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Overview
Sikhism was founded about 500 years ago in northern India by the mystic Nanak. One of the world's youngest religions, it enters the 21st century facing new challenges and a geographical reach spanning the globe. In India, Sikhs are still working to gain greater political independence, while in the West, the faith is attempting to adapt to a new culture while also sharing its universal teachings. In clear and simple prose, Sikhism, Updated Edition describes the basic tenets of Sikhism and tells the engaging story of its growth in India and beyond. It also examines the recent move toward greater political independence within the Indian nation; the effects of Hindu nationalism of the Sikh community; and issues of cultural adaptation, persecution, and subsequent education now taking place in the West.Discusses the origin of Sikhism as an attempt to reconcile the beliefs of Muslims and Hindus, the conflicts it has faced over the centuries, and recent developments.
Book Details
Published
July 31, 2004
Publisher
Facts On File Inc
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780816057269