The myth of religious violence : secular ideology and the roots of modern conflict / William T. Cava...
The myth of religious violence : secular ideology and the roots of modern conflict / William T. Cava...
The myth of religious violence : secular ideology and the roots of modern conflict / William T. Cavanaugh.
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Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Date
2009.
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N201.76332/2
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Language
English
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Physical content
viii, 285 p. ; 25 cm.
Contents
The anatomy of the myth -- The invention of religion -- The creation myth of the wars of religion -- The uses of the myth.
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Publisher
Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.
Place of Publication
England
Date Published
2009.
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Summary
The author argues against the belief that religion is universal to all human cultures and eras, discussing how Western cultures distinguish a difference between what is secular and what is religion, and examining how the West uses the idea of religious violence as a justification for peacekeeping, whereas religious violence from other social orders...
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The myth of religious violence : secular ideology and the roots of modern conflict / William T. Cavanaugh.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N201.76332/2
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74VMxwWrX7PX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMxwWrX7PX
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ISBN
0195385047 (hardback : alk. paper)
9780195385045 (hardback : alk. paper)
DDC
201.76332
MMS ID
991002573549702626
