Religion and the Creation of Race and Ethnicity: An Introduction

The book "Religion and the Creation of Race and Ethnicity" is a groundbreaking collection that sheds light on the role of religion in shaping our understanding of race and ethnicity.

With contributions from leading scholars, this volume explores how religious myths have played a crucial role in creating social boundaries that we call "races" and "ethnicities." From Bosnia to India, Japan, Mexico, Zimbabwe, and the Middle East, the book offers a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between religion and race. The editors and contributors of this volume are experts in their fields, providing fresh perspectives and insights that challenge traditional notions of race and ethnicity.

They demonstrate how religious narratives have been used to create and reinforce social categories, often with far-reaching consequences for marginalized communities. By examining the ways in which religion has shaped our understanding of race and ethnicity, this book provides a much-needed corrective to existing scholarship on these topics.

It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and multifaceted nature of race and ethnicity, and how it intersects with religion and culture.