Book detail: Holy horrors: an illustrated history of religious murder and madness is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
This book presents a chronological exploration of religiously motivated violence and fanaticism, using illustrations and photographs to document events ranging from ancient sacrificial practices to modern acts of terror. It covers a wide array of traditions and sects, focusing on the intersection of faith, power, and psychological extremism. The text aims to provide a sobering look at how religious beliefs have been used to justify murder and madness throughout history, without endorsing any particular viewpoint or faith.
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