Overview
Encyclopedia of Religion and War is volume 5 of Routledge's series of Religion and Society encyclopedias. Religion has been a powerful element is many world conflicts throughout history, such as the Crusades or today's 'war on terrorism'. About 140 alphabetically-arranged entries cover five major topics: (1) The role of war in the development and spread of major religions, e.g. the role of war in the spread of Islam. Topics will also survey major world religions as well as sects such as the Quakers. (2) The role of religion in major wars, including specific events such as the Crusades. (3) Religious Wars in Europe (1559-1715), a topic most studied by historians and a primary component of European history courses. Coverage includes the French religious wars, the Schmalkaldic War, and the Thirty Years' War. (4) Theology and war including ideas such as holy war, jihad, total war, social gospel, just war, pacifism, nuclear war, and events such as the Sermon of the Mount and the Challenge of Peace pastoral letter. (5) Religious-based conflicts and wars in the contemporary world including Bosnia, Cyprus, Cote d'Ivoire, India, Indonesia, Kashmir, Kosovo, Kurdistan, Macedonia, Israel, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Philippines, Chechnya, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tibet. Key Features * Primary source documents are offered in full or excerpted in sidebars * About 60 black and white illustrations (photos and art) * Each entry is contributed and signed by a scholar * Bibliographies and further reading suggestions throughout * Extensive internal cross references * Analytical index Abdulaziz Sachedina, University of Virginia, USA; Amir Hussain, Califonia State University, Northridge, USA; Azim Nanji, Institute of Ismaili Studies, UK; Barry Penn-Hollar
Full Product Details
Author: Gabriel Palmer-Fernandez
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Volume: 5
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 3.80cm
, Length: 27.90cm
Weight: 1.792kg
ISBN: 9780415942461
ISBN 10: 0415942462
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 30 April 2003
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: No Longer Our Product
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Reviews
Content is meticulously organized so that the researcher may find the entries easily and may also find further information if desired... Scholars and researchers interested in the connection between religion and war will find this encyclopedia useful... For academic and large public libraries. <br>- Booklist/RBB, March 1, 2004 <br> This substantial volume offers more than 130 alphabetically arranged entries... Other works may discuss one religion and its violent or nonviolent activities, but this volume is a comprehensive resource for historical and current views of many significant religions. <br>- School Library Journal, April 1, 2004 <br> Intelligent... Undergraduates and nonspecialists will appreciate the thorough yet jargon-free style... Stands alone as the only pointed reference thus far on this particular and compelling topic. Recommended. General readers; undergraduates. <br>- Choice, May 2004 <br> Highly recommended. <br>- Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Best Reference Titles 2003 <br> Though scholarly in content and design, this timely work should find a place in both public and academic libraries. <br>- Lawrence Looks at Books, Gale Reference Reviews, May 2004 <br>
'Intelligent ... Undergraduates and nonspecialists will appreciate the thorough yet jargon-free style ... Stands alone as the only pointed reference thus far on this particular and compelling topic. Recommended. General readers; undergraduates.' Choice
Author Information
Gabriel Palmer-Fernandez, Youngstown State University.
