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The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence (Oxford Handbooks),Used
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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. The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence surveys intersections between religion and violence throughout history and around the world.The forty original essays in this volume include overviews of major religious traditions, showing how violence is justified within the literary and theological foundations of the tradition, how it is used symbolically and in ritual practice, and how social acts of violence and warfare have been justified by religious ideas. The essays also examine patterns and themes relating to religious violence, such as sacrifice and martyrdom, which are explored in crossdisciplinary or regional analyses; and offer major analytic approaches, from literary to social scientific studies.The contributors to this volumeinnovative thinkers who are forging new directions in theory and analysis related to religion and violenceprovide novel insights into this important field of studies. By mapping out the whole field of religion and violence, The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence will prove an authoritative source for students and scholars for years to come.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence? A: The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence explores the relationship between religion and violence throughout history, examining how violence is justified in various religious traditions and its symbolic and ritualistic uses.
- Q: Who are the contributors to this handbook? A: The contributors are innovative thinkers in the field of religion and violence, providing original essays that offer new insights and analytic approaches to the study of this complex topic.
- Q: How many essays are included in this handbook? A: The handbook contains forty original essays that cover a wide range of religious traditions and themes related to violence.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence was published on November 1, 2015.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and scholars? A: Yes, the book is designed to be an authoritative source for both students and scholars interested in the intersections of religion and violence.
- Q: What topics are covered in the essays? A: The essays cover major themes such as sacrifice, martyrdom, and the justification of violence, utilizing cross-disciplinary and regional analyses.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does this handbook have? A: The handbook consists of 672 pages.
- Q: Can this book be used for research purposes? A: Yes, the comprehensive analyses and contributions make it a valuable resource for academic research in the field of religion and violence.
- Q: What edition of the book is being offered? A: This is a reprint edition of The Oxford Handbook of Religion and Violence.