Cover of The Oxford handbook of religion and violence

Book 2013

The Oxford handbook of religion and violence

4 readers

Publisher
Oxford University Press
Language
English
Published
2013
  • Violence
  • Religious aspects
  • Religion
  • Gewalt
  • Violence, religious aspects

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.