War, Peace, and God: Rethinking the Just-War Tradition - Softcover

Simpson, Gary M

 
9780806651101: War, Peace, and God: Rethinking the Just-War Tradition

Synopsis

What do people mean by a "just war"? What are the moral criteria for justifiably going to war and fighting in war? Can Lutheran congregations be peace churches and be within the JWT? These are the important questions explored and addressed in this timely book. Includes additional resources and questions for reflection and discussion.

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Review

"Professor Simpson's clear and elegant outline of just-war teachings and their contemporary relevance deserve the attention of every thoughtful citizen. Of particualr importance are his attempts to relate classical Lutheran perspectives on war and peace to the comtemporary threat of global terrorism, and to the challenges of just peacemaking..."

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