The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence
Author | : Mark Juergensmeyer |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press |
Total Pages | : 670 |
Release | : 2013-02-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780199759996 |
ISBN-13 | : 0199759995 |
Rating | : 4/5 (995 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence written by Mark Juergensmeyer and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 670 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Violence has always played a part in the religious imagination from symbols and myths to legendary battles, from colossal wars to the theater of terrorism. This book surveys intersections between religion and violence throughout history and around the world.