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Christian theology refers to the theology of Christian beliefs and practices. The study in Christian theology concentrates primarily upon the texts of the Old Testament and New Testament, and on Christian tradition. Christianity is divided into various denominations, the largest among which is Roman Catholicism. The Catholic Church regards human life as a sacred gift from God that must be respected and safeguarded by all. It believes that every person has inherent dignity. The Catholic Church advocates for both peaceful coexistence and the right to life. Human rights, human dignity, the common good, and the primacy of the human person all serve as the foundation of Catholic political theology on human rights. The objective of this book is to give a general view of the relationship between human rights and the Catholic theology. It will prove to be an essential guide for all those who are interested in Christian theology.

Peace refers to a state of communal friendship and harmony that exists in the absence of violence and animosity. Peacebuilding is a lengthy process that involves reshaping institutions, encouraging communication among people or entities, and mending relationships. It tries to resolve injustice through peaceful solutions and change the structural conditions that lead to conflict. Peacebuilding becomes strategic when it spans a long period of time and across all levels of society to form and maintain relations between people on a local as well as global scale. It entails a multifaceted set of approaches to lower the risk of a lapse or relapse into conflict by addressing both the causes and effects of conflict. Power-based work, compassion-based work, and rights-based work are the fundamental components of peacebuilding. This book is compiled in such a manner, that it will provide an in-depth knowledge about the global dynamics of peacebuilding. Its extensive content provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.

Literature refers to the written work which can serve as a method of recording, preserving and transmitting knowledge and entertainment. It can also have a social, psychological, spiritual or political role. The system which governs the writing, study, or content of literature is known as the literary system. The writing which falls outside the limits of normal professional, academic, journalistic and technical types of literature is known as creative writing. It encompasses both fictional and nonfictional writing, as well as forms such as novels, biographies, short stories and poems. Some of the prominent elements of creative writing are action, narration, setting, tone and plot. This book brings forth some of the most innovative concepts and elucidates the unexplored aspects of creative writing and its relationship with the literary system. It presents this intriguing subject in the most comprehensible and easy to understand language. The book will serve as a valuable source of reference for graduate and postgraduate students.