Encyclopedia of Religion and War: Volume 5 of Religion & Society
ISBN: 9781614728672
Platform/Publisher: JSTOR / Berkshire
Digital rights: Users: unlimited; Printing: chapter; Download: chapter
Subjects: Religions -- Encyclopedias; War -- Religious aspects -- Encyclopedias;

The Encyclopedia of Religion and War provides an unprecedented range of authoritative information about the history of religion and war- around the world and across cultures. Religion and war are hardly strangers to each other. Many historical and contemporary wars (as well as other kinds of political violence, e.g., terrorism, revolution, genocide, and assassination) have a close relation with basic doctrines and beliefs of various religions. That relation between religion and war is evidenced today in many parts of the world, from the Kashmir region in Pakistan and Israel/Palestine to the apocalyptic expectations of Christian Identity movements in the United States. The Encyclopedia contains articles on topics ranging from the Civil War to religious based conflicts in Tibet. It will contain some 150 signed articles written by experts along with illustrations, sidebars of primary source material, and appendices to aid in research and comparative study.


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