|
Showing 1 - 8 of
8 matches in All Departments
Why does religion inspire hatred? Why do people in one religion
sometimes hate people of another religion, and also why do some
religions inspire hatred from others? This book shows how scholarly
studies of prejudice, identity formation, and genocide studies can
shed light on global examples of religious hatred. The book is
divided into four parts, focusing respectively on: theories of
prejudice and violence; historical developments of antisemitism,
Islamophobia, and race; contemporary Western antisemitism and
Islamophobia; and, prejudices beyond the West in the Islamic,
Buddhist, and Hindu traditions. Each part ends with a special focus
section. Key features include: - A compelling synthesis of theories
of prejudice, identity, and hatred to explain Islamophobia and
antisemitism. - An innovative theory of human violence and genocide
which explains the link to prejudice. - Case studies of both
Western antisemitism and Islamophobia in history and today,
alongside global studies of Islamic antisemitism and Hindu and
Buddhist Islamophobia - Integrates discussion of race and
racialisation as aspects of Islamophobic and antisemitic prejudice
in relation to their framing in religious discourses. - Accessible
for general readers and students, it can be employed as a textbook
for students or read with benefit by scholars for its novel
synthesis and theories. The book focuses on antisemitism and
Islamophobia, both in the West and beyond, including examples of
prejudices and hatred in the Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist
traditions. Drawing on examples from Europe, North America, MENA,
South and Southeast Asia, and Africa, Paul Hedges points to common
patterns, while identifying the specifics of local context.
Religious Hatred is an essential guide for understanding the
historical origins of religious hatred, the manifestations of this
hatred across diverse religious and cultural contexts, and the
strategies employed by activists and peacemakers to overcome this
hatred.
Why does religion inspire hatred? Why do people in one religion
sometimes hate people of another religion, and also why do some
religions inspire hatred from others? This book shows how scholarly
studies of prejudice, identity formation, and genocide studies can
shed light on global examples of religious hatred. The book is
divided into four parts, focusing respectively on: theories of
prejudice and violence; historical developments of antisemitism,
Islamophobia, and race; contemporary Western antisemitism and
Islamophobia; and, prejudices beyond the West in the Islamic,
Buddhist, and Hindu traditions. Each part ends with a special focus
section. Key features include: - A compelling synthesis of theories
of prejudice, identity, and hatred to explain Islamophobia and
antisemitism. - An innovative theory of human violence and genocide
which explains the link to prejudice. - Case studies of both
Western antisemitism and Islamophobia in history and today,
alongside global studies of Islamic antisemitism and Hindu and
Buddhist Islamophobia - Integrates discussion of race and
racialisation as aspects of Islamophobic and antisemitic prejudice
in relation to their framing in religious discourses. - Accessible
for general readers and students, it can be employed as a textbook
for students or read with benefit by scholars for its novel
synthesis and theories. The book focuses on antisemitism and
Islamophobia, both in the West and beyond, including examples of
prejudices and hatred in the Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist
traditions. Drawing on examples from Europe, North America, MENA,
South and Southeast Asia, and Africa, Paul Hedges points to common
patterns, while identifying the specifics of local context.
Religious Hatred is an essential guide for understanding the
historical origins of religious hatred, the manifestations of this
hatred across diverse religious and cultural contexts, and the
strategies employed by activists and peacemakers to overcome this
hatred.
Contemporary Muslim-Christian Encounters: Developments, Diversity
and Dialogues addresses the key issues in the present day global
encounter between Christians and Muslims. Divided into two parts,
the first examines theoretical issues and concerns which affect
dialogue between the two traditions. The second part highlights
case studies from around the world. Chapters come from established
scholars including Reuven Firestone, Douglas Pratt and Clinton
Bennett, emerging scholars, as well as practitioner perspectives.
Highlighting the diversity within the field of "Christian-Muslim"
encounter, case studies cover examples from the US and globally,
and include dialogue in the US post 9/11, Nigerian Muslims and
Christians, and Christian responses to Islamophobia in the UK.
Covering unique areas and those not explored in detail elsewhere,
Contemporary Muslim-Christian Encounters: Developments, Diversity
and Dialogues will be of interest to advanced students,
researchers, and interfaith professionals.
Contemporary Muslim-Christian Encounters: Developments, Diversity
and Dialogues addresses the key issues in the present day global
encounter between Christians and Muslims. Divided into two parts,
the first examines theoretical issues and concerns which affect
dialogue between the two traditions. The second part highlights
case studies from around the world. Chapters come from established
scholars including Reuven Firestone, Douglas Pratt and Clinton
Bennett, emerging scholars, as well as practitioner perspectives.
Highlighting the diversity within the field of "Christian-Muslim"
encounter, case studies cover examples from the US and globally,
and include dialogue in the US post 9/11, Nigerian Muslims and
Christians, and Christian responses to Islamophobia in the UK.
Covering unique areas and those not explored in detail elsewhere,
Contemporary Muslim-Christian Encounters: Developments, Diversity
and Dialogues will be of interest to advanced students,
researchers, and interfaith professionals.
This book provides a guide and critical extension to contemporary
controversies in the theology of religions and interfaith dialogue.
It addresses questions raised through certain postmodern theologies
(which present an option herein termed 'particularity'), which
suggest that the whole enterprise of the theology of religions, as
currently understood, is fundamentally misguided and suggest
instead an alternative approach. Paul Hedges reflects on how the
traditional typology for the theology of religions (exclusivism -
inclusivism - pluralism) may be rethought and seen as viable,
offering a reformulation of it and critically assesses the main
line of critique from post-modern theology, that of particularity,
and its alternative vision. Finally, he suggests ways forward and
considers how these debates impact on the practice in interfaith
dialogue. Interreligious dialogue is a core subject in most
theology and religious studies courses in university departments
and theological colleges.
|
SCM Reader (Paperback)
Paul Hedges, Alan Race
|
R1,341
R1,051
Discovery Miles 10 510
Save R290 (22%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
Christian Approaches to Other Faiths is divided along the same
lines as the textbook(9780334041146). In the first section,
readings are divided according to the sub-sections, providing at
least one reading for each, with those paradigms which have been
more influential, receiving most attention. Importantly a number of
readings will also be given critical of the approach in question.
The second section contains at least two readings per section, both
adopting a different way of understanding that faith. This provides
a positive and negative attitude to the faith in question, or
highlights the work of two influential commentators. While the
emphasis is on contemporary works, important historical readings
are included. A short introduction to each text means that, like
the Core Text, the work can be used as a stand alone text.
|
SCM Core Text (Paperback)
Paul Hedges, Alan Race
|
R1,764
R1,527
Discovery Miles 15 270
Save R237 (13%)
|
Ships in 10 - 15 working days
|
The textbook begins with a chapter on exclusivism, inclusivism,
particularity and pluralism, and one on interfaith. Each chapter
explains the history, rationale and workings of the various
approaches. Moreover, each is divided into sub-sections dealing
with various forms of each approach, so that each may be
appreciated in its individuality, i.e. the chapter on 'Inclusivism'
will include sections on 'fulfilment theology' 'anonymous
Christians', etc. The second part of this textbook deals with
attitudes towards different faiths, considering the problems and
relations that exist with Christian approaches to each. It will
deal with the world's major faiths as well as primal religions and
new religious movements. The introduction and conclusion will deal
with some central themes that run throughout, in particular, the
questions of the Trinity and concepts of salvation. In each section
reference will be made to the key texts discussed in the Reader
which accompanies this(9780334041155), however, the work may be
read as a stand alone text.
Religious or spiritual beliefs underpin many controversies and
conflicts in the contemporary world. Written by a range of
scholarly contributors, this three-volume set provides contextual
background information and detailed explanations of religious
controversies across the globe. Controversies in Contemporary
Religion: Education, Law, Politics, Society, and Spirituality is a
three-volume set that addresses a wide variety of current religious
issues, analyzing religion's role in the rise of fundamentalism,
censorship, human rights, environmentalism and sustainability,
sexuality, bioethics, and other questions of widespread interest.
Providing in-depth context and analysis far beyond what's available
in the news or online, this work will enable readers to understand
the nature of and reasons for controversies in current headlines.
The first volume covers theoretical and academic debates, the
second looks at debates in the public square and ethical issues,
while the third examines specific issues and case studies. These
volumes bring detailed and careful debate of a range of
controversies together in one place, including topics not often
covered-for example, how religions promote or hinder social
cohesion and peace, the relationship of religions to human rights,
and the intersection of Buddhism and violence. Written by a range
of experts that includes both established and emerging scholars,
the text explains key debates in ways that are accessible and easy
to understand for lay readers as well as undergraduate students
researching particular issues or global religious trends. Provides
detailed coverage of a broad range of religious controversies and
issues in a single resource Offers analysis and context from
authorities in their fields that goes beyond the often simplified
presentations of religious controversies in modern media Supplies
insight into key religious issues that underpin international
current events, enabling readers a greater understanding of the
root causes of the acrimony and contention regarding seemingly
secular issues
|
You may like...
Not available
|