
Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions
Hardback Published on: 05/06/2015
£70.95
Synopsis
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
- Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- ISBN: 9781118953433
- Number of pages: 256
- Weight: 463g
- Dimensions: 236 x 158 x 18 mm