Sikhism
By: by Nancy Hoffman.
Series: Religions of the world; Religions of the world (Lucent Books)
Publisher: Lucent Books/Thomson-Gale
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Detroit
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9781590184530
Subjects: Sikhism -- History -- Juvenile literature; Sikhism -- Customs and practices -- Juvenile literature; Sikhism and politics -- Juvenile literature; Sikhism
Genres: Juvenile literature.
Description: Discusses Sikhism as a basis for the reconciliation of the beliefs of Muslims and Hindus, conflicts it has faced over the centuries, and the religion's place in the world.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-121) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction: Who are the Sikhs?: Origins of Sikhism; title: Other Gurus; title: Building an empire; title: Sikh beliefs and practices; title: Free India and the Sikhs; title: Modern challenges for the Sikh faith; title: Notes; title: For further reading; title: Works consulted; title: Index; title: Picture credits; title: About the author.