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Understanding Sikhism (Understanding Faith)
Author(s): W.Owen Cole (Author)
- Publisher: Liverpool University Press
- Publication Date: August 26, 2004
- Language: English
- Print length: 192 pages
- ISBN-10: 1903765153
- ISBN-13: 978-1903765159
Book Description
One of the world’s major faiths with more than 20 million adherents, Sikhism is a religion which most people, including academics, seem to ignore. This introduction assumes no prior knowledge on the part of the reader. At the centre of the religion is the scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, it is the focus of Sikh theology and practice to the extent that no one is allowed to come between it and the believer. There is no priesthood. A particular aspect of Sikhism is its relationship with and attitude to other religions, something of particular significance in our multi-religious society.
Editorial Reviews
Review
“Anyone – Sikh or non-Sikh, general reader, student or teacher – who is interested in learning more about the Sikh tradition is strongly recommended to read Understanding Sikhism.” Interreligious Insight
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About the Author
Owen Cole has taught at all stages of education from junior school to university, his two main interests have been multi-faith Religious Education and Indian religions. He is one of only four non-Sikhs to have a PhD in Sikh studies from a British university.
