Interreligious Dialogue and the Partition of India: Hindus and Muslims in Dialogue about Violence and Forced Migration

by Mario I. Aguilar

2021-01-06 02:12:55

In a time of schism, violence and forced migration, how can God be understood? With his latest book, Catholic Benedictine hermit Mario Aguilar explores the religious identities of Hindus and Muslims in the aftermath of the 1947 partition of India. Lo... Read more
In a time of schism, violence and forced migration, how can God be understood? With his latest book, Catholic Benedictine hermit Mario Aguilar explores the religious identities of Hindus and Muslims in the aftermath of the 1947 partition of India. Looking at the experiences of the victims who were silenced, he reveals how out of this traumatic period has emerged a peaceful dialogue between faiths, held together by shared humanity and prayerfulness. Founded on a fascination with what unites rather than divides religions, Aguilar offers a theological reading of a major event in twentieth century history that is both creative and constructive. Less

Book Details

File size9 X 5.9 X 0.4 in
Print pages168
PublisherJessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date June 21, 2018
LanguageEnglish
ISBN9781785923128
Mario I. Aguilar is Professor of Religion & Politics and Director of the Centre for the Study of Religion & Politics at the University of St Andrews. He is also a poet, an eremitic Camaldolese Benedic...

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