Isbn: 9789359447827 - parsi, jaina, and sikh or some minor religious sects in india | douglas m. thornton | paperback (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New.

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Parsi, Jaina, and Sikh: Or Some Minor Religious Sects in India by Douglas M. Thornton offers a concise yet informative overview of three distinct religious communities that, while smaller in number, have played significant roles in India's spiritual and cultural landscape. Writing from a Christian missionary perspective in the early 20th century, Thornton aims to familiarize Western readers with the beliefs, practices, and historical development of the Parsis, Jains, and Sikhs. He outlines the Zoroastrian roots of the Parsis, the non-violent asceticism central to Jainism, and the monotheistic, reformist vision of Sikhism founded by Guru Nanak. While the book provides valuable summaries and insights, its interpretations are influenced by the missionary agenda of the time, often contrasting these faiths with Christian ideals. Nevertheless, it serves as an accessible introduction to these traditions and reflects how they were understood by Western scholars during the colonial period, offering both historical perspective and cultural context. …