The Spiritual Roots of Restorative Justice (S U N Y Series in Religious Studies) (Suny Series, Religious Studies) [Paperback]

Michael L. Hadley (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Suny Series, Religious Studies | Publication Date: February 28, 2001

Explores the concept of Restorative Justice in diverse spiritual traditions.

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From the Back Cover

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 explored: 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.

About the Author

Michael L. Hadley is a Professor of Germanic Studies and a Fellow at the Centre for Studies in Religion and Society at the University of Victoria, Canada. He has published several books, including God's Little Ships: A History of the Columbia Coast Mission.

Product Details

• Paperback: 276 pages
• Publisher: State University of New York Press (February 28, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0791448525
• ISBN-13: 978-0791448526
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #443,457 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Compilation on Restorative Justice, November 1, 2001

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This review is from: The Spiritual Roots of Restorative Justice (S U N Y Series in Religious Studies) (Suny Series, Religious Studies) (Paperback)

This is the epitome of a great compilation. Restorative justice, the most recent idea of change for the criminal justice system, is based on--and advocated by--many major religions. This book has a chapter written by different people from each religion who write about the religious support for restorative justice in that religion. The book addresses restorative justice in the context of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Aboriginal theories, Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Chinese culture. Each chapter is entirely self-contained, so you need only read the chapters you are interested in. Although written for academics, most of the text is understandable by the average reader interested in restorative justice. I highly recommend this book for those interested in theories of criminal justice and for those interested in how the different religions view restorative justice.