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Killing for God : an analysis of conflict in the Abrahamic religions /

Given the high cost of military operations, the author offers readers insights as to what motivates kingdoms, countries and groups to engage in religious conflict. The insights of preeminent religious and political scholars are integrated into this analysis, leading to an answer to the question. Is...

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Main Author:	Schwalbe, Stephen, 1955- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, [2020]
Subjects:	Violence > Religious aspects > Case studies. War > Religious aspects > Case studies. Terrorism > Religious aspects > Case studies. Ethnic conflict > Religious aspects > Case studies. Religion and politics. Schism. Abrahamic religions.

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