Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions, Edited by Irfan A. Omar and Michael K. Duffey (Hardcover)

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

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2015
First published:	2015
Authors:	IA Omar
Dimensions:	237 x 155 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	254
ISBN-13:	978-1-118-95343-3
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Peace studies > General Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General > Comparative religion Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social issues > Violence in society > General Books > Religion & Spirituality > General > Comparative religion Promotions
LSN:	1-118-95343-6
Barcode:	9781118953433

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