"The Sikh religion has a following of over twenty million people worldwide, and is one of the largest religions in the world.
This Very Short Introduction will introducenewcomers to the meaning of Sikhism, its teachings, practices, rituals and festivals. Highlighting the key threads in the history of SIkhism, from the early Gurusto martyrdom, militarization, and the diaspora. Eleanor Nebitt brings the subject completely up to date with an examination of gender, caste, and contemporary Sikh indentity."
This book is HIGHLY recommended for anyone interested in, or studying Sikhism.
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