The Oxford Handbook Of Sikh Studies


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The Oxford Handbook Of Sikh Studies


The Oxford Handbook Of Sikh Studies
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Author : Pashaura Singh
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2014-03

The Oxford Handbook Of Sikh Studies written by Pashaura Singh and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03 with Religion categories.


This handbook innovatively combines the ways in which scholars diverse fields (including philosophy, psychology, literary studies, history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and economics) have integrated the study of Sikhism within critical and postcolonial perspectives on the nature of religion.



A Dictionary Of Sikh Studies


A Dictionary Of Sikh Studies
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Author : Pashaura Singh
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2019-04-18

A Dictionary Of Sikh Studies written by Pashaura Singh and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-04-18 with Religion categories.


This new dictionary provides over 350 accessible definitions of the terms that the growing number of students of Sikhism will encounter. It covers beliefs, practices, festivals, sacred sites, and principal languages, as well as the social and religious processes through which Sikhism has evolved. A major focus is the teachings of the founder of Sikhism, Guru Nanak, and doctrinal developments under subsequent Gurus. Incorporating the 500-year history of Sikhism, from its birth in northern India to its more recent spread around the world, it covers the interplay between the Sikh tradition and other religious traditions including Hindu and Sufi. It is an invaluable first reference for students and teachers of Sikhism, religious studies, South Asian studies, and philosophy, as well as the related disciplines of history, sociology, and anthropology as well as for all practicing Sikhs and anyone with an interest in Sikh religion and culture.



The Cherished Five In Sikh History


The Cherished Five In Sikh History
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Author : Louis E. Fenech
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-01-14

The Cherished Five In Sikh History written by Louis E. Fenech and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-14 with Religion categories.


On the 30th of March, 1699, the Sikh Guru Gobind Singh called together a special assembly at the Keshgarh Fort at Anandpur. Following the morning devotions, the Guru asked for a volunteer, saying, "The entire sangat is very dear to me; but is there a devoted Sikh who will give his head to me here and now? A need has arisen at this moment which calls for a head." One man arose and followed the Guru out of the room. When the Guru returned to the assembly with a bloodied sword, he asked for another volunteer. Another man followed. This was repeated three more times, until at last the Guru emerged with a clean sword and all five men alive and well. Those five volunteers would become the first disciples of the Khalsa, the martial community within the Sikh religion, and would come to be known as the Panj Piare, or the Cherished Five. Despite the centrality of this group to modern Sikhism, scholarship on the Panj Piare has remained sparse. Louis Fenech's new book examines the Khalsa and the role that the the Panj Piare have had in the development of the Sikh faith over the past three centuries.



The Guru Granth Sahib


The Guru Granth Sahib
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Author : Pashaura Singh
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003-09-26

The Guru Granth Sahib written by Pashaura Singh and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-09-26 with Religion categories.


This book examines three closely related questions in the process of canon formation in the Sikh tradition: how the text of the Adi Granth came into being, the meaning of gurbani, and how the Adi Granth became the Guru Granth Sahib. The censure of scholarly research on the Adi Granth was closely related to the complex political situation of Punjab and brought the whole issue of academic freedom into sharper focus. This book addresses some of these issues from an academic perspective. The Adi Granth, the sacred scripture of the Sikhs, means ‘first religious book’ (from the word ‘adi’ which means ‘first’ and ‘granth’ which means ‘religious book’). Sikhs normally refer to the Adi Granth as the Guru Granth Sahib to indicate a confession of faith in the scripture as Guru. The contents of the Adi Granth are commonly known as bani (utterance) or gurbani (the utterance of the Guru). The transcendental origin (or ontological status) of the hymns of the Adi Granth is termed dhur ki bani (utterance from the beginning). This particular understanding of revelation is based upon the doctrine of the sabad, or divine word, defined by Guru Nanak and the succeeding Gurus. This book also explores the revelation of the bani and its verbal expression, devotional music in the Sikh tradition, the role of the scripture in Sikh ceremonies, and the hymns of Guru Nanak and Guru Arjan.



The Routledge Companion To The Life And Legacy Of Guru Hargobind


The Routledge Companion To The Life And Legacy Of Guru Hargobind
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Author : Pashaura Singh
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-08-09

The Routledge Companion To The Life And Legacy Of Guru Hargobind written by Pashaura Singh and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-09 with Religion categories.


This companion studies the life and legacy of Guru Hargobind (1590–1644), the Sixth Guru of the Sikh tradition. It highlights the complex nature of Sikh society and culture in the historical and socio-economic context of Mughal India. The book reconstructs the life of Guru Hargobind by exploring the “divine presence” in history and memory. It addresses the questions of why and how militancy became explicit during Guru Hargobind’s spiritual reign and examines the growth of the Sikh community’s self-consciousness, separatism, and militancy as an integral part of the process of empowerment of the Sikh Panth. A unique contribution, this book provides a multidisciplinary paradigm in the reconstruction of Guru Hargobind’s life and legacy. It will be indispensable for students of Sikh studies, religious studies, history, sociology of religion, anthropology, material culture, literary and textual studies, politics, militancy, and South Asian studies.



Sikhism And History


Sikhism And History
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Author : Pashaura Singh
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2004

Sikhism And History written by Pashaura Singh and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.


Contributed papers presented at a conference.



Sikhism In Global Context


Sikhism In Global Context
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Author : Pashaura Singh
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2011

Sikhism In Global Context written by Pashaura Singh and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Religion categories.


The growth in Sikh studies worldwide has led to greater attention to Sikh history and culture in recent times. Written in honour of W.H. McLeod and N. Gerald Barrier, two pioneers of Sikh studies, this book goes beyond the usual studies of Sikh philosophy and religious practice. The essays explore Sikh historiography, identity, music and ethics, the Sikh diaspora, and the history and the current state of scholarship in the area of Sikh studies. They represent a diverse range of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of Sikhism, including religious studies, historical studies, anthropology, sociology, gender and ethnic studies, ethnomusicology, diaspora studies, and ritual and performance studies. They also analyse how local experiences confirm yet complicate notions of global and/or diasporic Sikh belief and practice. This book will be of considerable interest to scholars and students of Sikh studies, history, religion, diaspora studies as well as general readers.



The Oxford Handbook Of Global Religions


The Oxford Handbook Of Global Religions
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Author : Mark Juergensmeyer
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2011-08-25

The Oxford Handbook Of Global Religions written by Mark Juergensmeyer and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-25 with Reference categories.


Original publication and copyright date: 2011.



Sikh Studies


Sikh Studies
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Author : Dr. H.S. Singha
language : en
Publisher: Hemkunt Press
Release Date : 2005

Sikh Studies written by Dr. H.S. Singha and has been published by Hemkunt Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Sikhism categories.




The Oxford Handbook Of Religion And Violence


The Oxford Handbook Of Religion And Violence
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Author : Mark Juergensmeyer
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2015-11

The Oxford Handbook Of Religion And Violence written by Mark Juergensmeyer and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11 with Religion categories.


Violence has always played a part in the religious imagination, from symbols and myths to legendary battles, from colossal wars to the theater of terrorism. The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence surveys intersections between religion and violence throughout history and around the world. The forty original essays in this volume include overviews of major religious traditions, showing how violence is justified within the literary and theological foundations of the tradition, how it is used symbolically and in ritual practice, and how social acts of violence and warfare have been justified by religious ideas. The essays also examine patterns and themes relating to religious violence, such as sacrifice and martyrdom, which are explored in cross-disciplinary or regional analyses; and offer major analytic approaches, from literary to social scientific studies. The contributors to this volume--innovative thinkers who are forging new directions in theory and analysis related to religion and violence--provide novel insights into this important field of studies. By mapping out the whole field of religion and violence, The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence will prove an authoritative source for students and scholars for years to come.