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1 online resource |
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text file |
| Summary |
"An introductory survey of the whole field of study of religion and violence. It includes overviews of major religious traditions, and it analyzes patterns and themes relating to religious violence. It also explores major analytic approaches, and forges new directions in the study of this important emerging field"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The enduring relationship of religion and violence / Mark Juergensmeyer, Margo Kitts, and Michael Jerryson -- Violence and nonviolence at the heart of Hindu ethics / Veena Das -- Buddhist traditions and violence / Michael Jerryson -- Sikh traditions and violence / Cynthia Keppley Mahmood -- Religion and violence in the Jewish tradition / Ron E. Hassner and Gideon Aran -- Religion and violence in Christianity / Lloyd Steffen -- Muslim engagement with injustice and violence / Bruce B. Lawrence -- African traditional religion and violence / Nathalie Wlodarczyk -- Religion and violence in Pacific Island societies / Andrew Strathern and Pamela J. Stewart -- Violence in Chinese traditions / Meir Shahar. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Violence -- Religious aspects.
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Violence -- Religious aspects. |
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RELIGION -- Comparative Religion. |
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RELIGION -- Religion, Politics & State. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Violence in Society. |
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BODY, MIND & SPIRIT -- Gaia & Earth Energies. |
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RELIGION -- Christianity -- General. |
| Added Author |
Juergensmeyer, Mark, editor.
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Kitts, Margo, 1952- editor.
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Jerryson, Michael K., editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Violence and the world's religious traditions. New York : Oxford University Press, 2017 9780190649661 (DLC) 2016033664 |
| ISBN |
9780190649678 (electronic book) |
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0190649674 (electronic book) |
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9780190649685 |
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0190649682 |
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9780190649661 (paperback) |
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9780190649654 |
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0190649666 |
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9780190649661 |
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0190649658 |
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9780190649654 |
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