Non-violence in the World Religions
Author | : Hagen Berndt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 202 |
Release | : 2000 |
ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105110117756 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Non-violence in the World Religions written by Hagen Berndt and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents portraits of practitioners of non-violence in the world religions, as well as an examination of the issues of concern. Part one contains brief biographies of prominent and lesser known figures -- from Desmond Tutu to Thich Nhat Hanh -- who have been instrumental in advocating non-violence in religion. Part two examines issues like war and peace, reconciliation, and social justice. The book speaks powerfully both to religious and non-religious people.