Religion and ethnocentrism : an empirical-theological study /
Previous studies reveal that religion, despite its ideal of solidarity, hospitality and compassion, has been the primary origin of ethnocentrism. However, other researches dispute this sweeping claim by indicating several other factors that affect this complex relationship. This empirical-theologica...
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Format: eBook
Language: English
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Leiden ; Boston :
Brill,
2010.
Series:
Empirical Studies in Theology
19.
Religious Studies, Theology and Philosophy E-Books Online, Collection 2010, ISBN: 9789004223103.
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Call Number: BX1551.2 .C37 2010
| Summary: | Previous studies reveal that religion, despite its ideal of solidarity, hospitality and compassion, has been the primary origin of ethnocentrism. However, other researches dispute this sweeping claim by indicating several other factors that affect this complex relationship. This empirical-theological study is an endeavour to dig deeper into these factors by examining the extent to which a number of religious images which are culled from five religious themes, namely, God, Jesus, Spirit, salvation and church, contribute to ethnocentrism. It situates these religious attitudes within the framework of the Dutch civil religion, and the different reactions to it by contemporary Dutch catholic believers. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9789004193703 |
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