Fields Of Blood First Edition

Hardcover by Karen Armstrong. Religion and the History of Violence. For the first time, religious self- identification is on the decline in America. Some analysts have cited it's cause a post 9-11 perception: that faith is a source of aggression, intolerance, and divisiveness-something bad for society. But how accurate is that view? With deep learning and sympathetic understanding, Karen Armstrong sets out to discover the truth about religion and violence in each of the world's great religious traditions, taking us on an astonishing journey from prehistoric times to present. Inside is in excellent condition dustcover has some wear on the front dustcover. More detailed description on photos 2-3. 528 pages Published in 2014. Isbn 978-0-307-95704-7.