Martyrdom is a controversial and disputed concept. Just as religion is often hijacked by politics, martyrdom is frequently ascribed to a narrow, partisan, and parochial foundation. This is the first book to present varied views on the topic of martyrdom, reaching beyond cliches and simplistic explanations to provoke deep consideration of the essential nature of human beings and society. The volume's authors-experts in the disciplines of psychology, theology, and politics-examine martyrdom in thoughtful and thought-provoking chapters. A closing conversation between the authors is designed to inspire further discourse and debate.
Readers engaged in the exploration of social justice, conflict, psychology, religion, and the politics of memory will find this book unique and stimulating. The authors have appeared on public television and public radio, as well as ABC, CBS, and NBC news and discussion programs.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface
Introduction
A Literary Preamble by Collin Owens
The Psychology of Martyrdom by Rona Fields
The Politics of Martyrdom by Valerie Rosoux
The Theology of Martyrdom by Michael Berenbaum and Reuven Firestone
Conversations
Index
Biographies
Figures
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The Frontal Lobes
The Memory Circuit
Circuits Mediating Imagination and Affective Memory
The Appraisal System
