Beyond Violence: Religious Sources of Social Transformation in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

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In an age of terrorism and other forms of violence committed in the name of religion, how can religion become a vehicle for peace, justice, and reconciliation? And in a world of bitter conflicts -- many rooted in religious difference -- how can communities of faith better understand one another? The essays in this important book take bold steps toward answering these questions. The fruit of a historic conference of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim scholars and community leaders sponsored by the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies, the essays address a fundamental question: how the three monotheistic traditions can provide the resources needed in the work of justice and reconciliation.

Two distinguished scholars represent each tradition. Rabbis Irving Greenberg and Reuven Firestone each examine the relationship of Judaism to violence, exploring key sources and the history of power, repentance, and reconciliation. From Christianity, philosopher Charles Taylor explores the religious dimensions of "categorical" violence against other faiths and other groups, while theologian R. Scott Appleby traces the emergence since Vatican II of nonviolence as a foundation of Catholic theology and practice. Mustafa Ceric, Grand Mufti of Bosnia, discusses Muslim support of pluralism and human rights, and Mohamed Fathi Osman examines the relationship between political violence and sacred sources in contemporary Islam. By focusing on transformative powers of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, the essays in this book provide new beginnings for people of faith committed to restoring peace among nations through peace among religions.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780823223343
  • Publisher: Fordham University Press
  • Publication date: 6/22/2004
  • Series: Abrahamic Dialogues Series
  • Edition description: 4
  • Pages: 144
  • Product dimensions: 8.30 (w) x 5.40 (h) x 0.50 (d)

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James L. Heft, S.M., is President and Founding Director of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies and University Professor of Faith and Culture and Chancellor, University of Dayton. He edited Believing Scholars: Ten Catholic Intellectuals and Beyond Violence: Religious Sources for Social Transformation in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam for Fordham.

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Table of Contents

Preface : beyond violence through dialogue and cooperation
Introduction : religious sources for social transformation in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 1
1 Notes on the sources of violence : perennial and modern 15
2 Judaism, Christianity, Islam : hope or fear of our times 43
3 God is all-peace, the all-merciful 57
4 Judaism on violence and reconciliation : an examination of key sources 74
5 Religion as a force for reconciliation and peace : a Jewish analysis 88
6 Disciples of the Prince of Peace? : Christian resources for nonviolent peacebuilding 113
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