The History of an Idea Ruelland, Jacques G. creator Fuykschot, Cornellia. Poulin, Jeanne. text Electronic books. xx Lewiston Edwin Mellen Press 2007 monographic eng

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1 online resource (110 p.) Though the wise know that history will inevitably repeat itself, mankind keeps on making the same mistakes. It is never an easy task to write about war and religion, and Dr. Jacques G. Ruelland has managed to do so clearly and without prejudice. Through his exposé of the holy wars, this philosopher-historian traces a not-so-holy picture of civilization by analyzing the semantics of "sacredness" inherent to monotheistic religions. With the compassionate eye of the humanist, he helps us understand the origins of the justifications of wars waged in the name of the Almighty. Will we ever learn to Description based upon print version of record. Crusades Jihad War -- Biblical teaching War -- Religious aspects -- Christianity War -- Religious aspects -- Islam War Religious aspects Christianity War Religious aspects Islam Crusades Jihad RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State BT736.2 .R82513 2007 201.7273 201/.7273 9780773421516 (electronic bk.) 0773421513 (electronic bk.) http://www.msvu.ca:2048/login?url=http://www.msvu.eblib.com/patron/FullRecord.aspx?p=1003024 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=477472 http://www.msvu.ca:2048/login?url=http://www.msvu.eblib.com/patron/FullRecord.aspx?p=1003024 http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=477472 MHW 120906 20200709055559.0 ocn811490906 eng