Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions
| By: | Irfan A. Omar; Michael K. Duffey |
| Publisher: | Wiley Global Research (STMS) |
| Print ISBN: | 9781118953433 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781118953440 |
| Edition: | 1 |
| Copyright: | 2015 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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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