Ancient Belief Systems: Hinduism & Sikhism Books

The Living Religions series focuses on the major world religions and their relevance to contemporary life. Each title offers a balance of information about the religion and an exploration of how we can learn from it, looking at: founders and significant individuals, key beliefs, signs and symbols, worship, important texts, festivals, celebrations, and rites of passage, pilgrimages and sacred places, and moral issues and ultimate questions. The clear and detailed text is supported by a wealth of photographs, artwork and diagrams, fact boxes, biographies and quotations, and a full glossary and index.

The Hindu faith, practiced by millions of people in South Asia, boasts a long history and a rich epic literature. Hinduism describes the ancient lore and practices of this religion, and the challenges faced by Hindus in a modern, fast-changing world.

World Faiths: Hinduism and Other Eastern Religions explores the major religions of the Eastern world, including Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism, and Buddhism. From Hindu gods and goddesses to life in a Buddhist monastery, it reveals the origins of each religion, the key elements of its belief systems, and the appeal of Eastern religions to the West.

The Living Religions series focuses on the major world religions and their relevance to contemporary life. Each title offers a balance of information about the religion and an exploration of how we can learn from it, looking at: founders and significant individuals, key beliefs, signs and symbols, worship, important texts, festivals, celebrations, and rites of passage, pilgrimages and sacred places, and moral issues and ultimate questions.

This text addresses the historical, ethical and moral issues of the Sikh and Hindu religions and examines their noteworthy entrance into traditions in America. The book looks at the couplet history of Hinduism and Sikhism and explores the contributions Hindus and Sikhs have made to society.

The stories and myths of India are a rich and varied tapestry unlike any other in the world. Their purpose is greater than just entertainment: they are examples of how to live, or not live, a good life. Placed within a context of history, archaeology, religion, folk beliefs, and culture, these richly embroidered, mysterious myths and folk tales encompass love, war, loyalty, feast, famine, treachery, magic, miracles, heroes, villains, and the eternal struggle between good and evil.