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Religion, Empire, and Torture: The Case of Achaemenian Persia, with a PostScript on Abu Ghraib
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Examining the interplay between religion and imperialism, the book delves into Achaemenian Persia's imperial theology, highlighting dualistic ethics, divine election, and a salvific mission. It explores the Achaemenians' cosmic understanding and moral standing, their motivations for intervening in good versus evil, and their historic purpose of restoring paradise. Lincoln illustrates how these beliefs fueled both their wealth and power and led to contradictions, culminating in a disturbing case of torture that connects historical insights to contemporary issues, including reflections on Abu Ghraib.
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Religion, Empire, and Torture: The Case of Achaemenian Persia, with a PostScript on Abu Ghraib, Bruce Lincoln
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- Title
- Religion, Empire, and Torture: The Case of Achaemenian Persia, with a PostScript on Abu Ghraib
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Bruce Lincoln
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Released
- 2007
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 192
- ISBN13
- 9780226481968
- Category
- World history, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- Examining the interplay between religion and imperialism, the book delves into Achaemenian Persia's imperial theology, highlighting dualistic ethics, divine election, and a salvific mission. It explores the Achaemenians' cosmic understanding and moral standing, their motivations for intervening in good versus evil, and their historic purpose of restoring paradise. Lincoln illustrates how these beliefs fueled both their wealth and power and led to contradictions, culminating in a disturbing case of torture that connects historical insights to contemporary issues, including reflections on Abu Ghraib.