Sikhism: A New Approach by Pamela Draycott
This text provides a foundation for the study of Sikh belief and practices, including worship, rites of passage and moral issues. The historical and political development of Sikhism is also touched upon.
Sikhism
Sikhism
Summary
Provides a foundation for the study of Sikh belief and practices, including worship, rites of passage and moral issues. This book also discusses the historical and political development of Sikhism.
Sikhism Summary
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This is a textbook which no secondary level teacher of Sikhism should be without. -- RE Today
About Pamela Draycott
Pamela Draycott is an experienced author
Table of Contents
Part 1 Sikhism - a living faith: origins; Sikhs in Britian today; Sikh movements. Part 2 The Ten Gurus: the lives and teachings of the Gurus; the importance of the Gurus within Sikhism today. Part 3 The Khalsa: background; the foundation of the Khalsa; Panj Kakke (the five Ks); Nishan Sahib (the Sikh flag); Amrit Sanskar (initiation into the Khalsa). Part 4 The Guru Granth Sahib: the Adi Granth; the Guru Granth Sahib; Gurmukhi script; extracts from the Guru Granth Sahib; the Dasam Granth. Part 5 Beliefs and values: one god; human life and destiny; service to others; equality; beliefs and values in everyday life; attitudes towards some moral issues; social and political action. Part 6 Worship: the Gurdwara; Diwan; private devotions. Part 7 Festivals and pilgrimage: Gurpurbs; Melas; pilgrimage; some special places. Part 8 Ceremonies: birth; the Amirt Sanskar; marriage; death.
Additional information
GOR004303932
9780340605554
0340605553
Sikhism: A New Approach by Pamela Draycott
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hodder Education
1996-09-02
96
N/A
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