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A Brief Introduction to Jainism and Sikhism

This brief introduction to Jainism and Sikhism is designed to help readers understand these important religious traditions. Known and valued for its balanced approach, this text provides broad coverage of Jainism and Sikhism through an arresting layout. The user-friendly content is enhanced by chart...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Partridge, Christopher
Otros Autores: Dowley, Tim
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Fortress Press, 2019.
Colección:Brief Introductions to World Religions.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; A Brief Introduction to Jainism and Sikhism; Title Page; Copyright; Consulting Editors; Contents; Contributors; List of Maps; List of Time Charts; List of Festival Charts; List of Illustrations; Preface; Part 1: Understanding Religion; What Is Religion?; Phenomenology and the Study of Religion; The Anthropology of Religion; The Sociology of Religion; The Psychology of Religion; Theological Approaches to the Study of Religion; Critical Theory and Religion; Ritual and Performance; Part 2: Jainism; A Historical Overview; Sacred Writings; Beliefs; Family and Society
  • Worship and FestivalsJainism in the Modern World; Part 3: Sikhism; A Historical Overview; Sacred Writings; Beliefs; Worship and Festivals; Family and Society; Sikhism Today; Gallery; Rapid Fact-Finder; Index; Picture Acknowledgments; Back Cover