Publisher's Synopsis
""Christian Attitudes to War and Peace: A Study of the Four Main Types"" by T.S.K. Scott-Craig is a comprehensive examination of the various Christian perspectives on war and peace. The book explores the four main types of Christian attitudes towards war and peace, namely pacifism, just war theory, crusade, and realism. The author provides a detailed analysis of each perspective, examining the theological, ethical, and historical roots of each position. The book begins by exploring the pacifist position, which argues that war is never justifiable and that Christians should always seek peaceful solutions to conflicts. It then moves on to examine the just war theory, which argues that war can be justifiable in certain circumstances, such as in self-defense or in defense of others. The author also explores the crusade position, which argues that Christians have a duty to fight against evil and defend their faith. Finally, the book examines the realism position, which argues that war is a necessary evil and that Christians must be prepared to use force to protect their interests.Throughout the book, the author provides a balanced and nuanced analysis of each position, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of each perspective. The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, making it suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in Christian perspectives on war and peace. Overall, ""Christian Attitudes to War and Peace: A Study of the Four Main Types"" is an important and timely contribution to the ongoing debate on the ethics of war and peace in Christian thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.