Christians and Violence
eBook - ePub

Christians and Violence

  1. 216 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Christians and Violence

About this book

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.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
  • Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
  • Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Both plans are available with monthly, semester, or annual billing cycles.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Christians and Violence by Jean Lasserre in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Christian Denominations. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-Title
  3. Series
  4. Dedication
  5. Title
  6. Contents
  7. Comments on the English Edition
  8. Comments
  9. Preface
  10. Foreword
  11. INTRODUCTION: IS THERE A PUBLIC MORALITY FOR THE CHRISTIAN?
  12. Part One THE GOSPEL AND VIOLENCE
  13. Chapter 1 WAS JESUS THE PRINCE OF PEACE?
  14. Chapter 2 JESUS AND VIOLENCE
  15. Chapter 3 THE CONSTANTINIAN HERESY
  16. Chapter 4 THE PAGANISM OF WAR
  17. Part Two TRUE AND FALSE REALISMS
  18. Chapter 5 CHRISTIANS AND THE STATE
  19. Chapter 6 STATE AND VIOLENCE
  20. Chapter 7 THE DEATH PENALTY
  21. Chapter 8 A BRIEF HISTORY OF WAR
  22. Chapter 9 FOR A REAL NATIONAL DEFENSE
  23. Part Three A HEARTRENDING REVISION
  24. Chapter 10 THE CHRISTOLOGICAL FOUNDATION OF PACIFISM
  25. Chapter 11 THE NONVIOLENT FIGHT, AN EVANGELICAL ATTITUDE
  26. Chapter 12 FOR A NEW REFORMATION
  27. CONCLUSION
  28. Appendix I: Professions Forbidden to Third-Century Christians
  29. Appendix II: “Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s”
  30. Bibliography
  31. Index
  32. Scripture Index
  33. Copyright