War, peace, and Christianity

the long version

The just-war theory does not give licence to the use of violence, but attempts to morally and responsibly address the issue of the proper use of force. With great intelligence and common sense, the authors have assembled the insights of natural law, historical experience, political realism, and biblical theology. As times call for moral clarity in the face of new threats to international peace and security, you will find answers to questions you didn't know you had, as well as a fresh appraisal of the relevance of the just-war tradition.