{"product_id":"a-basic-guide-to-the-eric-patterson-9781540965479","title":"A Basic Guide to the Just War Tradition: Christian Foundations and Practices","description":"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\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand restitution, considering how these can help move a society toward conciliation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile 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 readers 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric Patterson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1540965473\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781540965479\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Baker Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/17\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Eric Patterson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44254885347583,"sku":"9781540965479","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3d05d88a-b914-497a-ad0f-353e9900fd6d.jpg?v=1694614885","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-basic-guide-to-the-eric-patterson-9781540965479","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}