Brill's Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Volume 2 - Hardcover

About the Book

Brill's Encyclopedia of Sikhism aims to make available in-depth critical scholarship on all the main aspects of the Sikh traditions in a number of original essays written by the world's foremost scholars on Sikhs and Sikh traditions.

Book Synopsis

Sikhism is one of the most important religious traditions of South Asian origin. Sikhs are historically connected to the Punjab region in South Asia, but their religious traditions are transnational and have a worldwide presence. The study of their history and traditions has become a significant field of scholarship and research, but no academic, authoritative, and up-to-date reference work exists.
Brill's Encyclopedia of Sikhism aims to make available in-depth critical scholarship on all the main aspects of the Sikh traditions in a number of original essays written by the world's foremost scholars on Sikhs and Sikh traditions.
The encyclopedia is thematic and seeks to present a balanced and impartial view of the Sikh traditions in all their multiplicity and as both historical and contemporary institutions. The articles, published in two volumes, focus on history, literature, and the rich social landscape of the Sikh community; their practices, places, arts, and performances; specialists and leadership; migration both within South Asia and beyond; and contemporary issues and relations.

About the Author

Knut A. Jacobsen is professor in the study of religions at the University of Bergen, Norway, and author of numerous publications on various aspects of religions in South Asia and in the South Asian diasporas.
Anshu Malhotra is Kundan Kaur Kapany Chair of Sikh and Punjab Studies, and Professor, Department of Global Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara. She is a historian who has written extensively on gender, religious, and caste identities.
Kristina Myrvold is visiting professor of history of religions at Lund University, Sweden. She has directed several research projects on the Sikh religion and has published numerous works on Sikh religious practices and colonial history.
Eleanor Nesbitt is professor emerita (religions and education) at the University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom. She is a founder member of the Punjab Research Group and has published extensively on Sikh tradition.