Holy war: history of an idea

War and holy war -- Holy war and sacred war -- The Hebrews and holy war -- The weapons of Yahweh -- From holy war to just war -- The Islamic Jihad -- The Crusades -- The notion of indulgence -- The concept of purgatory -- Chronology of the Crusades -- The Byzantine Pseudo-Crusades -- The wars of rel...

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Main Author: Ruelland, Jacques G. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lewiston, N.Y. [u.a.] Mellen Press 2007
In:Year: 2007
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Third Sacred War
Further subjects:B Crusades
B Jihad
B War Religious aspects Islam
B War Biblical teaching
B War Religious aspects Christianity
Online Access: Table of contents only
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Summary:War and holy war -- Holy war and sacred war -- The Hebrews and holy war -- The weapons of Yahweh -- From holy war to just war -- The Islamic Jihad -- The Crusades -- The notion of indulgence -- The concept of purgatory -- Chronology of the Crusades -- The Byzantine Pseudo-Crusades -- The wars of religion -- The suicidal tactics of the Germans and the Japanese -- Redefining peace -- The notions and relationships of holy war
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0773455485