Community Identity : Dynamics of Religion in Context.

The understanding of identity in relation to community has been a focus of academic studies in recent years. An exclusive self-understanding of the identity of one's own community, coupled with a hostile attitude toward other communities, often leads to communal conflicts. In particular, it is...

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Main Author: Kim, Sebastian
Other Authors: Kollontai, Pauline
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Continuum International Pub. Group, 2007.
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Summary:The understanding of identity in relation to community has been a focus of academic studies in recent years. An exclusive self-understanding of the identity of one's own community, coupled with a hostile attitude toward other communities, often leads to communal conflicts. In particular, it is important to notice the significance of religion in the re-shaping of community identities in this process. This volume focuses first on communal or corporate understanding of identity.€ Secondly, this volume will assess the topic of identity from the perspectives of theology and religious studies.
Physical Description:1 online resource (301 pages)
ISBN:9780567322845
056732284X
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.