The Book of Peace: A Collection of Essays on War and Peace (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2012
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480 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.09 inches. This item is printed on demand.
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- Title
- The Book of Peace: A Collection of Essays on War and Peace (Classic Reprint)
- Author
- American Peace Society
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1440058725
- ISBN 13
- 9781440058721
- Item weight
- 0.8 kilograms
Explore the enduring quest for peace through essays on war, Christian ethics, and practical paths to justice.
This collection gathers foundational writings on peace from a broad range of Christian voices and historical moments. It traces the long effort to align faith with a world nonviolent in its ambitions, outlining both the moral case against war and the real steps communities can take to reduce conflict. The book presents a view of peace built on compassion, civic action, and worldwide cooperation, rooted in the idea that accurate principles and steady effort can shape public life.
The pages offer a historical panorama—from early pacifist impulses to organized societies dedicated to abolition of war and the promotion of peaceful solutions. They emphasize practical actions for readers to take, from educating others and influencing policy to supporting humane institutions and international dialogue. The volume also highlights how peace movements have grown across nations and denominations, and why such efforts matter for individuals and communities.
- Clear arguments on why peace matters for individuals, churches, and nations.
- Historical context and examples of early peace societies and their influence.
- Practical paths to justice, including education, advocacy, and international cooperation.
- Collected essays that illuminate ethics, policy, and the pursuit of a lasting peace.
Ideal for readers of history, theology, and civic ethics who seek a thoughtful, era-spanning look at how faith and reason can guide the peaceable path forward.
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About the Publisher
Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.
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