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A Basic Guide to the Just War Tradition

Christian Foundations and Practices

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A Basic Guide to the Just War Tradition

By: Eric Patterson
Narrated by: Kent Klineman
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This brief introduction surveys Christian thinking on an array of topics related to security and peace from a just war perspective. Drawing primarily on Scripture and theology, Eric Patterson explores the moral dimensions of order, justice, and peace in light of key Christian doctrines such as love of neighbor, stewardship, vocation, and sphere sovereignty. He also examines the perennial questions of civil disobedience, terrorism, revolution, and holy war (including a discussion of Israel's removal of the Canaanites and the Crusades) and interacts with theological thinkers throughout Christian history. The volume concludes with a treatment of punishment and restitution, considering how these can help move a society toward conciliation.

While ideal as a textbook for courses on Christian ethics, theology and politics, and church and society, this book will also appeal to pastors and lay audiences questioning the morality of war and Christians' involvement in force. Christians who serve in government, law enforcement, and the military will also find helpful guidance for thinking theologically about their vocations.

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I have listened to thousands of hours of audio books, this is hands down the worst narration yet. There is good, thought provoking content but it is hard to get through.

With all of the examples available through history, the author could have come up with better examples than hunger games, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Lord of the rings. This content is what mid to senior level Military leaders study and think on, you lose us when you start talking about Katniss Everdeen.

Good content, terrible narration

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