Abuse in World Religions : Articulating the Problem

Taylor & Francis Ltd

Abuse in World ReligionsArticulating the Problem\nAuthor(s): Johanna Stiebert\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781032341255, 978-1032341255\nSynopsis\nThis book opens out religious studies discussion on spiritual abuse to extend beyond the primary focus on Christian settings and situations. Emphasising the diversity and reach of manifestations of spiritual abuse, it offers snapshots and examples from five major religious traditions.\n\nFollowing a definition of spiritual abuse and a qualification of the application of the designation world religions, five chapters - each by subject experts - demonstrate that spiritual abuse can be identified in contexts of Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and Sikhi(sm). The chapters draw on sacred texts, historical events, religious institutions, practices, or figures particular to each tradition, paying heed to how specific examples can relate to wider, or systemic tendenciee