Abuse in world religions articulating the problem / edited by Johanna Stiebert.
| Other author | Stiebert, Johanna |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2026. |
| Description | volumes cm |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Subjects |
| Series | Rape culture, religion and the Bible |
| Contents | Judaism : our revolt-ing women : bringing women together / Robyn Ashworth-Steen and Yehudis Fletcher -- Hinduism : from God's slaves to sex slaves : the plight of Devadasis in Hinduism / Elizabeth Pulane Motswapong and Tshelono Jennifer Madigele -- Christianity : violence and abuse in Christian contexts : the example of domestic abuse / Helen Paynter -- Islam : developments in the field of understanding spiritual abuse within Muslim contexts / Rahmanara Chowdhury and Rabiha Hannan -- Sikhi(sm) : what's faith got to do with it? Domestic violence and abuse in Sikh communities / Harjinder Kaur-Aujla and Christopher Wagstaff. |
| Abstract | "This 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 six major religious traditions. Following a definition of 'spiritual abuse' and a qualification of the application of the designation 'world religions', six chapters - each by subject experts - demonstrate that spiritual abuse can be identified in contexts of Hinduism, Judaism, Buddhism, 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 tendencies. Throughout, there is emphasis on trauma-informed and survivor-centred approaches. Abuse in World Religions (Vol.1) will appeal to academics of religious studies with interest in rape culture and spiritual abuse, as well as upper-level undergraduates and postgraduates, and religious leaders, or leaders of faith-based organisations, seeking to understand and to confront spiritual abuse and rape culture in their own communities"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2025012629 |
| ISBN | 9781032341255 hbk |
| ISBN | 9781032348568 pbk |
| ISBN | ebk |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |