David Janzen blends history theory and trauma theory to apply them to the books of Kings and Lamentations. Janzen argues that Kings tells a story that explains the horrific events…

This anthropological study of the expulsion of the foreign women from the post-exilic community argues that it was the result of a witch-hunt. Its comparative approach notes that the community…

With simple, heartbreaking detail, Das Maddimadugu recalls the joys and tragedies of his childhood in a destitute family of the untouchable caste, nearly sold into slavery, and adopted by a…

This book opens a new frontier in understanding non-violence. Discussions of peace and non-violence usually focus on either moral theory or practical dimensions of applying non-violence in conflict situations. Teaching…