An Introduction to Swaminarayan Hinduism (Introduction to Religion)
"This is an extensive study of one of the most popular and fastest growing traditions within Hinduism that in the past two decades has also become one of the most significant forms of Hinduism among the Indian diaspora. Williams provides a history of the early-nineteenth century origins of the movement in Gujarat, and the subsequent development of two major branches...This book belongs on every scholar's shelf and would make an excellent textbook."   Religious Studies Review Jan 2002"This book belongs on every scholar's shelf and would make an excellent textbook."   Religious Studies Review Jan 2002"...Raymond Brady Williams has contributed greatly to an understanding of this dynamic form of Vaishnave bhakti and its distinctive place among contemporary Hindu sects and the south Asian diaspora...William's research is an indispensable foundation for work that looks at the specific engagement of Swaminarayan followers with their beliefs, what they think, what they say, and why they believe what they do."  The Journal of Religion