Understanding World Religions: A Road Map for Justice and Peace

by David Whitten Smith and Elizabeth Geraldine Burr

Book Overview

Understanding World Religions studies major religions and worldviews current in today's world in order to seek their assistance in work for justice and peace, and to discourage their promotion of selfish privilege and war. Worldviews studied include Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Marxist, and Native American. The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is given as a case study for how worldviews impact justice and peace. Further chapters explore...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742550559
• ISBN13: 9780742550551
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 8.9"