the global rise of religious violence Juergensmeyer, Mark 1940- creator text cau Berkeley, Calif London University of California Press 2000 monographic eng

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xvii, 316 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Documents the global rise of religious terrorism and seeks to understand the odd attraction of religion and violence. The author examines the large religious community of supporters who make violent acts possible rather than the relatively small number who carry them out. Using case studies along the spectrum of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism, he examines religious communities that often perceive themselves and their way of life as under attack. Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Terror and God CULTURES OF VIOLENCE 2. Soldiers for Christ 3. Zion Betrayed 4. Islam's "Neglected Duty" 5. The Sword of Sikhism 6. Armageddon in a Tokyo Subway THE LOGIC OF RELIGIOUS VIOLENCE 7. Theater of Terror 8. Cosmic War 9. Martyrs and Demons 10. Warriors' Power 11. The Mind of God Notes Interviews and Correspondence Bibliography Index Mark Juergensmeyer Violence Religious aspects Terrorismo Aspectos religiosos Violencia Aspectos religiosos BL 65 J93t 2000 291.1/78331 0520232062 9780520232068 060907 20230410133105.0 8108