Between Cultural Diversity and Common Heritage Legal and Religious Perspectives on the Sacred Places of the Mediterranean |
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Editor:
| Ferrari, Silvio Benzo, Andrea |
Series title: | Cultural Diversity and Law Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-317-17501-8 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2016 |
Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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Imprint: | Routledge |
Book Format: | Digital (delivered electronically) |
List Price: | USD $48.95USD $180.00USD $180.00 |
Book Description:
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This book is the initiative of the Sovereign Order of Malta and presents legal perspectives on the most important sacred places of the Mediterranean. The authors discuss the notion of sacred places in anthropological, sociological and legal studies, provide an overview of existing legal approaches to their protection and consider the meaning of sacred places in Jewish, Christian and Islamic thought. The book concludes with detailed analysis of the legal status of key sacred places and...
More DescriptionThis book is the initiative of the Sovereign Order of Malta and presents legal perspectives on the most important sacred places of the Mediterranean. The authors discuss the notion of sacred places in anthropological, sociological and legal studies, provide an overview of existing legal approaches to their protection and consider the meaning of sacred places in Jewish, Christian and Islamic thought. The book concludes with detailed analysis of the legal status of key sacred places and a set of legal principles to support a general framework within which specific legal measures can be implemented.