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Christian Attitudes toward War and Peace

af Roland H Bainton

Bog, Paperback, Engelsk, 2008

Any scholarship that addresses the evolution of Christian perspectives on warfare generally references this book. first published in 1960. Although the scholarship of this work is now outdated and critiqued, Bainton's work is foundational in the area. Bainton believes that the Christian community started out pacifistic, then developed the just war doctrine, and finally adopted holy war ideals. He traces this trajectory from the Early Church up through the wars and conflicts of the 20th century. ... (Læs mere)

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  • SprogEngelsk
  • IndbindingPaperback
  • ISBN9781556357886
  • Udgivet1/09/2008
  • Udgivet afWipf & Stock Publishers
  • Længde300 sider
  • ForfatterRoland H Bainton
  • GenreHistorie og samfund, Religion