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Not in God´s Name: Confronting Religious Violence
Jonathan Sacks
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Description for Not in God´s Name: Confronting Religious Violence
Paperback. In this powerful and timely book Jonathan Sacks tackles the thorny issue of violence committed in the name of God - and draws on arguments from science, philosophy and many other disciplines to show how religion, rightly understood, is hardwired to be part of the solution, not just the problem. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRAF; HRAM6; HRAM9. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 220.
Despite predictions of continuing secularisation, the twenty-first century has witnessed a surge of religious extremism and violence in the name of God. In this powerful and timely book, Jonathan Sacks explores the roots of violence and its relationship to religion, focusing on the historic tensions between the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Drawing on arguments from evolutionary psychology, game theory, history, philosophy, ethics and theology, Sacks shows how a tendency to violence can subvert even the most compassionate of religions. Through a close reading of key biblical texts at the heart of ... Read more
Despite predictions of continuing secularisation, the twenty-first century has witnessed a surge of religious extremism and violence in the name of God. In this powerful and timely book, Jonathan Sacks explores the roots of violence and its relationship to religion, focusing on the historic tensions between the three Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Drawing on arguments from evolutionary psychology, game theory, history, philosophy, ethics and theology, Sacks shows how a tendency to violence can subvert even the most compassionate of religions. Through a close reading of key biblical texts at the heart of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473616530
SKU
V9781473616530
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About Jonathan Sacks
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks is a global religious leader, philosopher, the author of more than twenty-five books, and a moral voice for our time. Described by H.R.H The Prince of Wales as 'a light unto this nation', he is a frequent and respected contributor to radio, television and the press both in Britian and around the world. ... Read more
Reviews for Not in God´s Name: Confronting Religious Violence
Rabbi Jonathan Sacks's Not in God's Name is a masterpiece that should be read by all of us. The book is an essential and brilliant dissertation.
Jewish Chronicle
Rabbi Sacks has eloquently set out the theological case for confronting religious violence in his book Not in God's Name.
Standpoint Magazine
The former Chief Rabbi, Lord (Jonathan) ... Read more
Jewish Chronicle
Rabbi Sacks has eloquently set out the theological case for confronting religious violence in his book Not in God's Name.
Standpoint Magazine
The former Chief Rabbi, Lord (Jonathan) ... Read more