Sikhs: A Story of a People, Their Faith and Culture - Hardcover

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9780241607992: Sikhs: A Story of a People, Their Faith and Culture
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 024160799X ISBN 13: 9780241607992
Publisher: DK, 2023

Synopsis

Dive into the history, the philosophy, the 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 throws a spotlight on this incredible faith that places service before self. Today, it is the fifth largest religion in the world with over 30 million Sikhs across the globe.

The book explores the gurus, the scriptures, the philosophy, and 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 today, and celebrates the contributions of this illustrious community.

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Publisher
DK
Publication date
2023
Language
English
ISBN 10 
024160799X
ISBN 13 
9780241607992
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
324

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ISBN 10:  0744077524 ISBN 13:  9780744077520
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2023
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