bokomslag Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions
Filosofi & religion

Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions

Irfan A Omar Michael K Duffey

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  • 256 sidor
  • 2015
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
  • Författare: Irfan A Omar, Michael K Duffey
  • Format: Inbunden
  • ISBN: 9781118953433
  • Språk: Engelska
  • Antal sidor: 256
  • Utgivningsdatum: 2015-06-05
  • Förlag: Wiley-Blackwell