The changing face of religion and human rights

Nathan, Clemens Neumann, 1933-

The changing face of religion and human rights a personal reflection / [electronic resource] : by Clemens N. Nathan. - Leiden ; Boston : M. Nijhoff Publishers, 2009. - 1 online resource (xiv, 232 p.)

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Human rights : origins and definitions -- The scope of religion : some contemporary views -- Delineating the interplay between rights and religion -- The impact of religious symbolism in Europe : wearing the hijab and burqha -- The decline of capital punishment -- Religion for rights : the success of establishing rights through religion.

9789047427612 (electronic bk.) 9047427610 (electronic bk.)


Human rights--Religious aspects.
Freedom of religion.
Religion and law.
Religion and state.


Electronic books.

K3240 / .N373 2009eb

342.08/52