Our Greatest Weapon Is Love: The Essential Writings of Christophe Munzihirwa, Sj (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781725258051)

This book offers the first English translation of the essential writings of Christophe Munzihirwa, SJ. Munzihirwa was a Congolese Jesuit priest and archbishop who was assassinated for his outspoken advocacy for refugees during the volatile period between the Rwandan genocide and the First Congo War. Gathering his major articles, homilies, letters, and other reflections, this collection introduces readers to Munzihirwa's moral, political, and theological outlook, as well as the Jesuit, Catholic spirituality that fueled his activism. Engaging such topics as democracy, development, enculturation, the ethics of war and peace, and the role of the church in the modern world, this collection deepens our understanding of one of twentieth-century Africa's most fascinating religious leaders and champions of justice and peace.

Author: Christophe Munzihirwa
ISBN-10: 1725258056
ISBN-13: 9781725258051
Publisher: Cascade Books
Language: English
Published: 06/27/2024
Pages: 210
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d