“With the recent passing of Pope John Paul II, many media have again started raising issues related to human rights, challenging the ways in which various faiths have or have not addressed them. Greenwood's very timely five-volume Human Rights and the World's Major Religions provides the needed background for such discussions, tracking the development of the issue of human rights within five religious traditions.”—Library Journal
Throughout history, the peoples of the world have struggled with the idea of human rights. Indeed, at times, the definition of what constituted a human was variable, and some people were granted better protections than others. Still, even where rights were outlined and protected, atrocities against the human race abounded then, and continue to occur even now.
The major faiths of the world have much to contribute to the discussion of human rights, and have grappled with the issues for centuries. In this important five-volume set, human rights are examined within the context of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism. Authors track the development of ideas, opinions, and issues, providing readers with a fuller understanding of how each faith views human rights, and what each has to offer for a better understanding today. Primary sources, biographical sketches, and annotated bibliographies are included in each volume.
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