Christians and Violence (T&t Clark Enquiries in Theological Ethics)

Lasserre, Jean/ Hickey, Steve (EDT)/ Rognon, Frédéric (PRF)

T.& T.Clark Ltd（2024/11発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 216 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780567714541
• DDC分類 241.697

Full Description

This marks the first English translation of renowned peace theologian Jean Lasserre's seminal work on non-violence. With introductory remarks from Frédéric Rognon and the author's daughter, Christiane Lasserre, this book provides English readers a window into a powerful, yet accessible, text on Christian ethics.

In this classic essay, Lasserre turns to the problem of physical violence and murder, tackling it with a focus on morality and scripture. Writing in the aftermath of the Second World War and the Algerian War, Lasserre also deftly examines the ethics of military violence and warfare. The Church told men for years that one could be an honourable Christian and a solider; this book delves into the two opposing realities of this sentiment with a powerful case for pacifism.

Contents

Comments on the English Edition - Steve Hickey
Foreword - Christiane Lasserre
Preface - Frédéric Rognon

Introduction: Is There a Public Morality for the Christian?

Part One The Gospel and Violence

Chapter 1 Was Jesus the Prince of Peace?
Chapter 2 Jesus and Violence
Chapter 3 The Constantinian Heresy
Chapter 4 The Paganism of War

Part Two True and False Realisms

Chapter 5 Christians and the State
Chapter 6 State and Violence
Chapter 7 The Death Penalty
Chapter 8 A Brief History of War
Chapter 9 For a Real National Defense

Part Three A Heartrending Revision

Chapter 10 The Christological Foundation of Pacifism
Chapter 11 The Nonviolent Fight, an Evangelical Attitude
Chapter 12 For a New Reformation

Conclusion

Appendix I: Professions Forbidden to Third-Century Christians
Appendix II: "Give to Caesar What Is Caesar's and to God What Is God's"

Bibliography
Index