Simpson, Gary M., 1950-

War, peace, and God : rethinking the just-war tradition / Gary M. Simpson. - Minneapolis : Augsburg Fortress, c2007. - 111 p. ; 20 cm. - Lutheran voices .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 103-111).

Introduction: In a time of war -- The shape of just-war tradition -- Why Lutherans care -- War is always judged twice : moral criteria for the just-war tradition -- God, war, and peace -- Classical footsteps of just-war tradition -- Transforming footsteps of just-war tradition -- God's preferential future for earthly peace -- Reconsidering just-war tradition and pacifism -- A Lutheran unified theology of earthly peace -- Four global challenges.

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Theology


War--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Just war doctrine.
Lutheran Church--Doctrines.

BT736.2 / .S48 2007

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