Ron E. Hassner
War on Sacred Grounds
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801478802
- author:
- Ron E. Hassner
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cornell University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 222
- Dimensions:
- 6.00 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 0.70 (d)
- Genre:
- Psychological Self-Help, Relationships, Church & State
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
War on Sacred Grounds by Ron E. Hassner explores the complex and often contentious nature of conflicts over sacred sites. These places, revered for their spiritual significance, can also become focal points for competition and conflict between different religious groups and secular actors. The author examines several case studies, including the Temple Mount/Haram el-Sharif and Ayodhya, to illustrate the challenges of managing disputes over sacred sites. He argues that cooperation between political leaders and religious leaders is essential for resolving these conflicts. Hassner also looks at successful compromises in Jerusalem and Mecca, highlighting the importance of a confluence of political will, religious authority, and opportunity. By understanding the causes and properties of conflicts over sacred sites, readers can gain insight into the complex dynamics at play in these situations. This book provides a nuanced analysis of a poorly understood political dilemma, shedding light on the challenges of managing disputes over places that hold deep spiritual significance.
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