| A Brief Introduction to Jainism and Sikhism Contributor(s): Partridge, Christopher (Editor), Dowley, Tim (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1506450385 ISBN-13: 9781506450384 Publisher: Fortress Press OUR PRICE: $18.81 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Sikhism - Religion | Jainism - Religion | Comparative Religion |
| Dewey: 294 |
| Series: Brief Introductions to World Religions |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.3" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 132 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |