Fighting Words: The Origins Of Religious Violence by Avalos, Hector - 2005-04-08

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Prometheus Books, 2005. Hardcover. Acceptable. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

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Amherst, New York: Prometheus Books, 2005. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 6x1x9. First edition. Jacket spine faded. 2005 Hard Cover. 444 pp. Is religion inherently violent' If not, what provokes violence in the name of religion' Do we mischaracterize religion by focusing too much on its violent side' In this intriguing, original study of religious violence, Prof. Hector Avalos offers a new theory for the role of religion in violent conflicts. Starting with the premise that most violence is the result of real or perceived scarce resources, Avalos persuasively argues that religion creates new scarcities on the basis of unverifiable or illusory criteria. Through a careful analysis of the fundamental texts of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Dr. Avalos explains how four "scarce" resources have figured repeatedly in creating religious violence: sacred space (churches, temples, holy cities); the creation of holy scriptures (exclusive revelations); group privilege… Read More

Brand: Prometheus Books, 2005-04-08. First Edition, First Printing. hardcover. Used: Good.

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

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RHUS. Hardcover. New.

Prometheus Books, 2005-04-08. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!