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Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions
Irfan A. Omar (Ed.)
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Description for Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions
Paperback. 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. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: GTJ; HRAC; JFFE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 332.
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.
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781118953426
SKU
V9781118953426
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About Irfan A. Omar (Ed.)
Irfan A. Omar is Associate Professor of Islam and World Religions at Marquette University, USA. He teaches courses on Islam, interfaith dialogue, and World Religions and his research interests include Christian-Muslim and Hindu-Muslim dialogue. He is the editor or co-editor of several books, including The Judeo-Christian-Islamic Heritage: Philosophical and Theological Perspectives (2012) and A Christian View of Islam: Essays on ... Read more
Reviews for Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions
‘Peacemaking’s approach makes it ideal for peace activists, people working on interreligious dialogue, undergraduates studying comparative religion, and even laypeople. It is both a realistic book and a very hopeful book… Omar and Duffey have taken a commendable first step in putting the possibility of peace front and center.’ (Jason Wyman, Fellowship, Vol. 81 No. 1-6).