A Brief Introduction to Jainism and Sikhism: 5 (Brief Introductions to World Religions)

Christopher Partridge

ISBN 10: 1506450385 / ISBN 13: 9781506450384

Published by Fortress Press, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Brief Introduction to Jainism and Sikhism: 5 (Brief Introductions to World Religions)
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1506450385
• ISBN 13: 9781506450384
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Good

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Synopsis

This brief introduction to Jainism and Sikhism is designed to help readers understand these important religious traditions. With both nuance and balance, this text provides broad coverage of various forms of Jainism and Sikhism with an arresting layout with rich colors. It offers both historical overviews and modern perspectives on Jain and Sikh beliefs and practices. The user-friendly content is enhanced by charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary.It is ideal for courses on Jainism, Sikhism, and South Asian religions and will be a useful, concise reference for all readers eager to know more about these important religious tradition and their place in our contemporary world.

About the Author

Christopher Partridge is professor of religion at Lancaster University.