RELIGION SEEKING JUSTICE AND PEACE

Religion Seeking Justice and Peace not only highlights the values that fhe different religions share in their pursuit of justice and peace but also provides concrete examples of how individuals and institutions from different religious backgrounds have worked for justice and peace throughout history...

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Other Authors: Chandra muzaffar 1947- (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Pulau Pinang Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia, 2010
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