Fighting Words : Religion, Violence, and the Interpretation of Sacred Texts /

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One of the critical issues in interreligious relations today is the connection, both actual and perceived, between sacred sources and the justification of violent acts as divinely mandated. Fighting Words makes solid text-based scholarship accessible to the general public, beginning with the premise...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Renard, John, 1944-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berkeley, Calif. : University of California Press, 2012.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Religions > Relations.
Livres sacres > Histoire et critique.
Violence > Aspect religieux.
Violence > Religious aspects.
Sacred books.
Religions.
Interfaith relations.
RELIGION > Comparative Religion.
RELIGION > Sexuality & Gender Studies.
Sacred books > History and criticism.
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:One of the critical issues in interreligious relations today is the connection, both actual and perceived, between sacred sources and the justification of violent acts as divinely mandated. Fighting Words makes solid text-based scholarship accessible to the general public, beginning with the premise that a balanced approach to religious pluralism in our world must build on a measured, well-informed response to the increasingly publicized and sensationalized association of terrorism and large-scale violence with religion. In his introduction, Renard provides background on the major scrip.
Physical Description:1 online resource (262 pages).
ISBN:9780520954083

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