Exploring the relations between the concepts of peace and violence with aesthetics, nature, the body, and environmental issues, The Poesis of Peace applies a multidisciplinary approach to case studies in both Western and non-Western contexts including Islam, Chinese philosophy, Buddhist and Hindu traditions. Established and renowned theologians and philosophers, such as Kevin Hart, Eduardo Mendieta, and Clemens Sedmak, as well as upcoming and talented young academics look at peace and non-violence through the lens of recent scholarly advances on the subject achieved in the fields of theology, philosophy, political theory, and environmentalism.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This book of poetry is a chronological order of A.D. Sheetz's life experiences with a variety of topics. His writings became serious during his years in the military during World War II in New Guinea. He felt compelled to write about what was going on around him and was encouraged by his comrades and a nurse. He continued to write during the 1950's of various experiences including hobbies, romance, family, and spiritual insights.

Poetry is an act of remembering, a gesture on behalf of what is possible. If you see the shadow of peace make sure to touch it, writes Bryn Kass. The anhthology you hold in your hands is a bow toward this kind of grace. --Terry Tempest Williams.