Posts Tagged ‘Introduction’

Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) (Paperback)

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Sikhism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

Review

`”This book on Sikhism is a little gem. Nesbitt writes beautifully and succinctly… There will be no excuse for not knowing something about Sikhism in the future.”‘ Carrie Mercer, Shap World Religions in Education

Product Description

The Sikh religion has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is ranked as the world’s fifth largest religion. However, events such as the verbal and physical attacks on Sikhs just after September 11 indicat (more…)

An Introduction to Jainism [Paperback]

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

An Introduction to Jainism

Product Description

Second U.S. edition of a highly acclaimed, simple introduction to Jainism, an ancient (more than 2600 years old) but currently relevant religion from India. Written in a clear and friendly style, full of explanations, and a gradual, stepwise presentation of its fundamental principles. For personal or classroom study. Equally interesting for non-Jains of either Indian, non-Indian, or Western origin, and for students and scholars of non-violence, vegetarianism, (more…)

Paganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions (Paperback)

Friday, May 14th, 2010

Paganism: An Introduction to Earth- Centered Religions

From Publishers Weekly

Most pagan primers jump right into the seasonal calendar, Celtic strands, pentagrams, spell casting and the like. True to form, this offers a judicious overview of the calendar and the general characteristics and essentials of Paganism as the Higginbothams see it interconnectedness and blessedness. To their credit, though, the authors have crafted a very different kind of book, one of great spiritual depth that could be of genuine and lasting service to any (more…)

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