Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions

By Michael K. Duffey and Irfan A. Omar

Book Overview

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

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118953428
• ISBN13: 9781118953426
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"