Winged Faith: Rethinking Globalization and Religious Pluralism Through the Sathya Sai Movement

by Tulasi Srinivas

Book Overview

The Sathya Sai global civil religious movement incorporates Hindu and Muslim practices, Buddhist, Christian, and Zoroastrian influences, and "New Age"-style rituals and beliefs. Shri Sathya Sai Baba, its charismatic and controversial leader, attracts several million adherents from various national, ethnic, and religious backgrounds. In a dynamic account of the Sathya Sai movement's explosive growth, Winged Faith argues for a rethinking of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231149336
• ISBN13: 9780231149334
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher