Ebook: 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 charts of religious festivals, historic timelines, updated maps, and a useful glossary. It is ideal for courses on South Asian religions and will be a useful reference for all readers eager to learn more.;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