Revelation, the Religions, and Violence

by Leo D. Lefebure

Revelation, The Religions, and Violence examines the basic human dynamics that produce violence and how the diverse experiences of Christianity, Judaism and Islam, as well as Chinese and Indian religions, address this universal problem.

Lefebure extends the pathbreaking insights of Rene Girard into a multi-religious context. In particular, he shows how Christianity -- which many accuse of glorifying violence in the crucifixion of Jesus -- really...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570753008
• ISBN13: 9781570753008
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"