Beschreibung:
Updated throughout, the third edition of the acclaimed Sacred Fury explores violence in world religion. Featuring new material on violence in Buddhism and Hinduism, the rise of ISIS, "lone wolf terrorists," and more, this is an essential text for understanding the connections between religion and violence both historically and today.
Introduction: The Study of Religion and ViolenceChapter 1: Fighting for God: Scriptural Obligations and Holy WarsChapter 2: Psychological PerspectivesChapter 3: Apocalyptic ViolenceChapter 4: Civilizational Clashes, Culture Wars, and Religious ViolenceChapter 5: Religious Suffering, Martyrdom, and Sexual ViolenceConclusion: Toward a Holistic Approach to Religious Violence