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International Handbook of Inter-religious Education
Engebretson
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Description for International Handbook of Inter-religious Education
Hardcover. Reflecting the resurgence of interest in religions, this Handbook addresses the distortion of information about particular religions, adds to understanding about what religions have in common, and suggests how they can work together for justice and peace. Editor(s): Engebretson, Kath; De Souza, Marian; Durka, Gloria; Gearon, Liam. Series: International Handbooks of Religion and Education. Num Pages: 1212 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HRAF; HRLM3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 74. Weight in Grams: 2058.
This Handbook is based on the conviction of its editors and contributing authors that understanding and acceptance of, as well as collaboration between religions has essential educational value. The development of this Handbook rests on the f- ther assumption that interreligious education has an important role in elucidating the global demand for human rights, justice, and peace. Interreligious education reveals that the creeds and holy books of the world’s religions teach about sp- itual systems that reject violence and the individualistic pursuit of economic and political gain, and call their followers to compassion for every human being. It also seeks ... Read more
This Handbook is based on the conviction of its editors and contributing authors that understanding and acceptance of, as well as collaboration between religions has essential educational value. The development of this Handbook rests on the f- ther assumption that interreligious education has an important role in elucidating the global demand for human rights, justice, and peace. Interreligious education reveals that the creeds and holy books of the world’s religions teach about sp- itual systems that reject violence and the individualistic pursuit of economic and political gain, and call their followers to compassion for every human being. It also seeks ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
1801
Condition
New
Series
International Handbooks of Religion and Education
Number of Pages
1175
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402092732
SKU
V9781402092732
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