Duffey, Michael K.
Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in 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 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
Keywords: Peace studies, nonviolence, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Native American religion, permissible violence, sacred texts, social justice, religious violence, enlightenment, religious traditions, General & Introductory Religion & Theology, General & Introductory Religion & Theology
- Author(s)
- Duffey, Michael K.
- Omar, Irfan A.
- Editor
- Duffey, Michael K.
- Omar, Irfan A.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2015
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 1
- Page amount
- 256 pages
- Category
- Religions
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9781118953440
- Printed ISBN
- 9781118953426