Sikhism - The Basics

Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh, Eleanor Nesbitt

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9781040367667
• Edition: 0
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Asian Religions

Sikhism: The Basics provides an accessible, up-to-date and gender inclusive introduction to one of the five major world religions. The chronological and geographical parameters of the book are expansive, tracing five and half centuries ? from the vision of the founder Guru (Nanak 1469-1539) to its rich diasporic presence across the globe. Sikhism: The Basics includes chapters on:

• the ten Sikh Gurus; a historical overview from the post-Guru period to modern times (contextualised by the history of Sikhs' spiritual capital, Amritsar)
• theological imaginary, practices
• the Sikh diaspora (Sikhs' history in North America, Asia (from west Asia to south-east Asia and China, Australasia, the UK and mainland Europe)
• Sikh art and literature;
• contemporary challenges and future prospects.

Written by two authors approaching Sikhism from 'insider' (Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh) and 'outsider' (Eleanor Nesbitt) perspectives. Accessible to the general reader, it also offers a fresh approach for students and scholars in the study of religions, Sikh Studies, Asian Religions, Anthropology and Diaspora Studies, South Asia, and history.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Endorsements
• Half Title
• Series Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• List of illustrations
• Acknowledgments
• Authors’ Note
• 1. Beginnings: The Sikh Gurus
• 2. A Historical Overview from the Post-Guru Period to Modern Times
• 3. Theological Imaginary and Existential Reality
• 4. Practices
• 5. Sikh Diaspora
• 6. Art and Literature
• 7. Contemporary Challenges and Future Prospects
• Glossary
• Index