Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions (eBook, PDF)

Redaktion: Omar, Irfan A.; Duffey, Michael K.

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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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Produktdetails

• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. April 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781118953457
• Artikelnr.: 42710596