| Title | : | The Spiritual Roots of Restorative Justice |
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| ISBN | : | 0791448517 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780791448519 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 |
| Publication | : | First published February 1, 2001 |
This interdisciplinary study explores what major spiritual traditions say in text, tradition, and current practice about criminal justice in general and Restorative Justice in particular. It reflects the close collaboration of scholars and professionals engaged in multifaith reflection on the theory and practice of criminal law. A variety of traditions are Aboriginal spirituality, Buddhism, Chinese religions, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism. Drawing on a wide range of literature and experience in the field of Restorative Justice and recognizing the ongoing interdisciplinary research into the complex relationships between religion and violence, the contributors clarify how faith-based principles of reconciliation, restoration, and healing might be implemented in pluralistic multicultural societies.
The Spiritual Roots of Restorative Justice Reviews
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This book provides perspectives on restorative justice from various faith or religious traditions including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, and various Chinese religions. At times a lack of context made it difficult to understand but is a good overview of the various ways religious traditions say they deal with justice. Did not get much into the actual practice of justice, which in many cases may be quite different than what is written.
Read for a Restorative Justice Course at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, Eastern Mennonite University
