The Sikh religion has a following of around twenty-four million people worldwide, and is ranked as the world’s fifth largest religion. Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces ...
MoreThe Sikh religion has a following of around twenty-four million people worldwide, and is ranked as the world’s fifth largest religion.
Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction introduces newcomers to the meaning of the Sikh religious tradition, its teachings, practices, rituals, and festivals. It highlights and contextualizes the key threads in the history of Sikhism, from the first Gurus to martyrdom, codes of conduct, militarization, and the increasingly significant diaspora. Examining gender, caste, and the changes that are currently underway in the faith, this VSI considers contemporary Sikh identities and their role in our world.
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