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PEACEMAKING AND THE CHALLENGE OF VIOLENCE IN WORLD RELIGIONS
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| By: |
Irfan A. Omar (Editor), Michael K. Duffey (Editor) |
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Paperback |
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£21.95 |
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£19.76 |
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£2.19 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1118953428 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781118953426 |
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| Publisher: |
JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD |
| Pages: |
254 |
| Description: |
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. |
| 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 |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd) |
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