Sikhism and Christianity: A Comparative Study - Hardcover

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The Sikh nation was the last to be annexed by the British, in 1849. Since then the Sikhs and their religion have fascinated many western visitors to India. Their martial tradition attracted the attention of British army officers and has often resulted in an over-emphasis being placed upon this aspect of their culture. Only with the movement of Sikhs to Europe and North America in the 1950s as economic migrants did a broader knowledge of their religious beliefs and practices develop. Even now there are still scholars who erroneously regard Sikhs as Hindus.
This book examines the distinctiveness of the Sikh religion and explores those features of its beliefs, practices and values which, on close reflection, have parallels in Christianity. Whilst comparing the role of Jesus with the role of Sikh Gurus, the place of scripture, ethical concerns including the place of women, and attitudes towards other religions, the authors have not attempted to conceal the important differences which exist between the two religions.
The authors recognise that many readers may not possess a full knowledge of either of the religions which they represent. They have attempted, therefore, to make their book accessible to the interested newcomer, the general reader and members of interfaith groups as well as students.
This is the first book to attempt a comparative study of Sikhism and Christianity.

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