Patterns Legitimizing Political Violence in Transcultural Perspectives

Description:

This volume analyzes discourses in which religion is used to legitimize political violence. The research centers on both premodern and modern Islam and Christianity outside the post-industrial world, with a particular focus on the Middle East and Latin America, thus filling a gap in the existing literature. The resulting study and its contribution to conflict resolution is relevant for academics and political practitioners alike.

subjects: Religion and politics,  Violence, religious aspects,  Christianity,  Islam, middle east,  Latin america, religion,  Violence,  Religious aspects,  Islam,  Religion et politique,  Aspect religieux,  Christianisme,  Christentum,  Gewalt,  Legitimation,  Islam, north america