Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Reference, Comparative Religion
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Author: ISBN: 9781118953440
Publisher: Wiley Publication: April 8, 2015
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781118953440
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: April 8, 2015
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

Written by top practitioner-scholars who bring a critical yet empathetic eye to the topic, this textbook provides a comprehensive look at peace and violence in seven world religions.

  • Offers a clear and systematic narrative with coverage of Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Native American religions
  • Introduces a different religion and its sacred texts in each chapter; discusses ideas of peace, war, nonviolence, and permissible violence; recounts historical responses to violence; and highlights individuals within the tradition working toward peace and justice
  • Examines concepts within their religious context for a better understanding of the values, motivations, and ethics involved
  • Includes student-friendly pedagogical features, such as enriching end-of-chapter critiques by practitioners of other traditions, definitions of key terms, discussion questions, and further reading sections
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Written by top practitioner-scholars who bring a critical yet empathetic eye to the topic, this textbook provides a comprehensive look at peace and violence in seven world religions.

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