About the Book
John Renard is Professor of Theological Studies at Saint Louis University. He is the author of many books, most recently Tales of God’s Friends: Islamic Hagiography in Translation (UC Press).
Fighting Words
Religion
by John Renard (Editor)
Price: $75.00 / £63.00
Publication Date: Dec 2012
Title Details:
Rights: World
Pages: 262
ISBN: 9780520258310
Trim Size: 6 x 9
About the Author
and the Interpretation of Sacred Texts
Table of Contents
"Many qualified contributors have come together in this work to offer strong interpretations of how religious texts can justify violence. Each essay manages to be both interesting and thought-provoking--quite an accomplishment for such a broad examination of religious traditions."—Daniel Smith-Christopher, author of Jonah, Jesus, and Other Good Coyotes: Speaking Peace to Power in the Bible
Reviews
— Ancient Traditions, New Conversations"A good introduction to both world religions and scriptural interpretation."
"Many qualified contributors have come together in this work to offer strong interpretations of how religious texts can justify violence. Each essay manages to be both interesting and thought-provoking--quite an accomplishment for such a broad examination of religious traditions."—Daniel Smith-Christopher, author of Jonah, Jesus, and Other Good Coyotes: Speaking Peace to Power in the Bible