Bøker av Ron Geaves

The book will explore contemporary manifestations of the worship of Siva that have transmigrated to the West. It explores Hindu vernacular traditions or 'village Hinduism' especially in the context of the Hindu diaspora, where the general assumption is that such forms of Hinduism cannot survive as they lack the infrastructure and the rural environment.

An introduction to the contemporary challenges and key issues facing Islam. Illustrated with examples and case studies taken from lived religion, it looks at Islam in a modern context, and modern issues relevant to the religion. It provides an overview of the Islamic faith, its history and basic theological tenets.

This text provides a glossary of terms from seven major religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism. It contains the specialist terminology used in the study of religion, and exploration of this terminology providing understanding of the religious tradition.