Rey Joshua (Chaplain To The Lord Bishop Of Southwark)
Rey Joshua (Chaplain To The Lord Bishop Of Southwark) - War And Religion: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
Rey Joshua (Chaplain To The Lord Bishop Of Southwark) - War And Religion: A Very Short Introduction - Paperback
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Description: Very Short Introductions: Brilliant Sharp Inspiring Is religion a force for war or a force for peace? Some of the most terrible wars in history have been caused and motivated by religion. Much of the violence that fills our screens today springs from the same source. Yet some of the bravest pacifists have also been deeply religious people and many of the laws and institutions that work to soften or prevent war have deep religious roots. This Very Short Introduction provides an overview of the history of religion and war and a framework for analysing it. Ranging from the warrior gods of Ancient Greece and Rome and the ethical drama of the Mahabharata through the Islamic wars of conquest and the Crusades to present day conflicts in Sri Lanka and the Balkans it considers the entanglement of war and religion. Yet from Just War theory and the restraints on war - making imposed by Islamic jurisprudence through the Pax Christi of the middle ages to the non - violence of Gandhi and Bacha Khan; there is also a story to be told of peace and religion as well. Jolyon Mitchell and Joshua Rey consider both sides of the age long drama of war and religion challenging assumptions at the most fundamental level. Throughout they encourage a more sophisticated and well - grounded view on these issues that have had such weight in the past and continue to shape our present and future. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: War And Religion: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Rey Joshua (Chaplain To The Lord Bishop Of Southwark)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198803218
Pages: 160 Pages, 16 Black & White Illustrations
Publication Date: 6/1/2021
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: History Of Religion
Description: Very Short Introductions: Brilliant Sharp Inspiring Is religion a force for war or a force for peace? Some of the most terrible wars in history have been caused and motivated by religion. Much of the violence that fills our screens today springs from the same source. Yet some of the bravest pacifists have also been deeply religious people and many of the laws and institutions that work to soften or prevent war have deep religious roots. This Very Short Introduction provides an overview of the history of religion and war and a framework for analysing it. Ranging from the warrior gods of Ancient Greece and Rome and the ethical drama of the Mahabharata through the Islamic wars of conquest and the Crusades to present day conflicts in Sri Lanka and the Balkans it considers the entanglement of war and religion. Yet from Just War theory and the restraints on war - making imposed by Islamic jurisprudence through the Pax Christi of the middle ages to the non - violence of Gandhi and Bacha Khan; there is also a story to be told of peace and religion as well. Jolyon Mitchell and Joshua Rey consider both sides of the age long drama of war and religion challenging assumptions at the most fundamental level. Throughout they encourage a more sophisticated and well - grounded view on these issues that have had such weight in the past and continue to shape our present and future. About THE Series: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket - sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Title: War And Religion: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Rey Joshua (Chaplain To The Lord Bishop Of Southwark)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780198803218
Pages: 160 Pages, 16 Black & White Illustrations
Publication Date: 6/1/2021
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: History Of Religion
