About the book
In the wake of September 11, 2001 religion is often seen as the motivating force behind terrorism and other acts of violence. Religion and Peacebuilding looks beyond headlines concerning violence perpetrated in the name of religion to examine how world religions have also inspired social welfare and peacemaking activism. Leading scholars from the Aboriginal, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian traditions provide detailed analyses of the spiritual resources for fostering peace within their respective religions. The contributors discuss the formidable obstacles to nonviolent conflict transformation found within sacred texts and living traditions. Case studies of Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Cambodia, and South Africa are also examined as practical applications of spiritual resources for peace.
Editions of Religion and Peacebuilding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791459331
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791459348
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791485859
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In the wake of September 11, 2001 religion is often seen as the motivating force behind terrorism and other acts of violence. Religion and Peacebuilding looks beyond headlines concerning violence perpetrated in the name of religion to examine how world religions have also inspired social welfare and peacemaking activism. Leading scholars from the Aboriginal, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian traditions provide detailed analyses of the spiritual resources for fostering peace within their respective religions. The contributors discuss the formidable obstacles to nonviolent conflict transformation found within sacred texts and living traditions. Case studies of Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Cambodia, and South Africa are also examined as practical applications of spiritual resources for peace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Religion and Peacebuilding about?
In the wake of September 11, 2001 religion is often seen as the motivating force behind terrorism and other acts of violence. Religion and Peacebuilding looks beyond headlines concerning violence perpetrated in the name of religion to examine how world religions have also inspired social welfare and peacemaking activism. Leading scholars from the Aboriginal, Hindu, Buddhist, Confucian, Jewish, Muslim, and Christian traditions provide detailed analyses of the spiritual resources for fostering peace within their respective religions. The contributors discuss the formidable obstacles to nonviolent conflict transformation found within sacred texts and living traditions. Case studies of Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Cambodia, and South Africa are also examined as practical applications of spiritual resources for peace.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Religion and Peacebuilding?
Society and Social Sciences > Society and culture: general > Social groups, communities and identities > Social groups: religious groups and communities
Where can I read a sample of Religion and Peacebuilding?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791459331
How long is Religion and Peacebuilding and how many pages does it have?
Religion and Peacebuilding has 328 page(s)
Is Religion and Peacebuilding part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Religious Studies
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Religion and Peacebuilding?
Gordon S. Smith, Harold Coward
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Religion and Peacebuilding is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791459331) and paperback(ISBN 9780791459348) and pdf(ISBN 9780791485859)
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