Product 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #432514 in Books
• Published on: 2004-08-26
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 182 pages

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

Religious Studies Review Vol.31 July, October 2005
offers a remarkably well-rounded account of Sikhism

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.