Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions(English, Paperback, unknown)

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Peacemaking and the Challenge of Violence in World Religions(English, Paperback, unknown) is written by unknown and published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1118953428 (ISBN 10) and 9781118953426 (ISBN 13).

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