War and Religion: A Very Short Introduction

by Joshua Rey, Jolyon Mitchell, Jolyon Mitchel

Book Overview

Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring

Is religion a force for war, or a force for peace? Some of the most terrible wars in history have been caused and motivated by religion. Much of the violence that fills our screens today springs from the same source. Yet some of the bravest pacifists have also been deeply religious people, and many of the laws and institutions that work to soften or prevent war have deep religious roots...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198803214
• ISBN13: 9780198803218
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.3" x 6.8"