Filosofi & religion
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Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions
Irfan A Omar • Michael K Duffey
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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. 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
- Format: Pocket/Paperback
- ISBN: 9781118953426
- Språk: Engelska
- Antal sidor: 256
- Utgivningsdatum: 2015-06-05
- Förlag: Wiley-Blackwell