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Explaining Evil
J. Harold Ellens, Editor
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J. Harold Ellens, Editor
J. Harold Ellens, PhD, is executive director emeritus of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies and the founding editor and editor-in-chief emeritus of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity. His published works include 180 volumes and 168 professional journal articles. His professional life has been devoted to investigating the interface between psychology and religion. Ellens is a retired university professor, Presbyterian theologian and pastor, U.S. Army chaplain, and clinical therapist.
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Explaining Evil

J. Harold Ellens, Editor J. Harold Ellens, Editor

February 2011

Praeger

Series: Psychology, Religion, and Spirituality

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In this three-volume set, international scholars from across a broad spectrum of scholarly fields examine the concept of evil throughout history and world cultures from religious, scientific, psychological, and political perspectives.

What is evil? And what is the antidote to this universal malady, however it is defined? Traditionally, people have turned to religion when seeking a remedy to apparent evil. However, sociologists, psychologists, historians, philosophers, and even lawyers can also provide valuable insights in addressing the perplexing issue of evil.

The manifestation of evil has provided a convenient theme for popular culture entertainment, ranging from the classic film The Exorcist, to almost all of Stephen King's horror novels, to video games such as Resident Evil. Unfortunately, dealing with—and attempting to overcome—the forces of evil is a pervasive problem in the real world as well.

Explaining Evil addresses incidents of evil from ancient times to modern day around the globe. Concepts of evil within the big three religions—Christianity, Judaism, and Islam—are examined, as well as in Chinese philosophy and Native American beliefs. The political or national expressions of evil are explored, such as the "axis of evil" that culminated in World War II. These volumes identify the causes and effects of evil, and suggest possible remedies to humanity's inescapable flaw.

Features
• Contains original contributions from 75 distinguished scholars from various religious and cultural backgrounds, including psychologists, academic and clinical sociologists, historians, philosophers, theologians, and professors of political science, ethics, and law

Highlights
• An unprecedented examination of the nature and origins of evil that offers an understanding of and strategies for combating evil
• Has a universal, personal appeal since every reader has direct experience with evil in his or her surrounding world
J. Harold Ellens, PhD, is executive director emeritus of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies and the founding editor and editor-in-chief emeritus of the Journal of Psychology and Christianity. His published works include 180 volumes and 168 professional journal articles. His professional life has been devoted to investigating the interface between psychology and religion. Ellens is a retired university professor, Presbyterian theologian and pastor, U.S. Army chaplain, and clinical therapist.




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