Violence and Belief in Late Antiquity

Militant Devotion in Christianity and Islam

Autor*innen

• Thomas Sizgorich

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• Weissagungen: Spätantike Religion neu gelesen

Parameter

• 408 Seiten
• 15 Lesestunden

• Christentum
• Esoterik & Religion
• Islam
• Religion
• Sachliteratur

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Exploring the complex interplay between violence and religious belief during Late Antiquity, this book examines how faith influenced social dynamics, conflict, and identity. It delves into various religious communities and their responses to violence, highlighting the role of belief systems in shaping actions and justifications for conflict. Through historical analysis and case studies, it reveals the profound impact of religion on societal structures and personal motivations in a transformative era.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Einband: Hardcover