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

Author: Gary M. Simpson

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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.

Series: Lutheran Voices
Features: Bibliography, Table of Contents
Physical Info: 0.28" H x 7.77" L x 5.29" W (0.31 lbs) 111 pages
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
US SRP: $ 10.99 US
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: October 2007

Gary M. Simpson is professor of systematic theology at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the author of Critical Social Theory: Prophetic Reasoning, Civil Society, and Christian Imagination

Additional Information
CPC Categories:
- Christian Living | Practical Life | Contemporary Issues
- Church & Ministry | Church Life | Denominations
Categories:
Philosophy & Ethics
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Life | Social Issues
- Religion | Christianity | Lutheran
LC Subjects:
- Christianity - Doctrines
- Just war doctrine - Lutheran Church
- Religious aspects - War
Themes:
Religious Orientation | Christian
Theometrics | Mainline

War, Peace, and God: Rethinking the Just-War Tradition Author: Gary M. Simpson
	Item#	Binding	isbn - 10	Price
	9780806651101	Paperback	0806651105	8.95
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

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