Origins of Religious Violence

Delve into the complex interplay of religion and violence with Origins of Religious Violence by Nicholas F. Gier. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc in 2016, this insightful paperback spans 324 pages, exploring the roots of religiously motivated violence across various cultures and historical contexts. Gier, a distinguished scholar of world religions, examines incidents of violence in medieval Tibet and Bhutan, as well as in contemporary India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Japan. He reveals how the intertwining of religious and national identities among high lamas and divine kings has incited violence in Asia, paralleling similar trends observed in Europe and the Middle East. This thought-provoking work is essential for anyone interested in the dynamics of religion, nationalism, and social conflict, making it a significant addition to the discourse on violence and religion.