A Course of Lectures on Subjects Connected With the Corruption, Revival, and Future Influence of Genuine Christianity (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William J. Fox

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0364088567 ISBN 13: 9780364088562

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Redefining war through a moral lens: a call for peace grounded in Christian ethics

This edition collects lectures that argue war undermines the common good and contradicts biblical morality. It frames peace as the natural ally of progress, reason, and liberty, urging readers to examine the human cost of conflict and the responsibilities of nations and individuals.

The author links long wars to widespread misery—from battlefield casualties to ruined towns, weary families, and ruined economies. He argues that the true test of civilization is how a society treats the vulnerable in times of war, and he questions the legitimacy of violence in pursuit of national aims.
What you’ll experience:

• A clear case for why war harms both individuals and the wider community
• Conversations about how Christian principles relate to politics, law, and human welfare
• Analysis of how nations and citizens can pursue peace without compromising justice
• Connections between war, governance, and social improvement

Ideal for readers interested in historical religious perspectives on war, peace ethics, and the societal role of religion in public life. If you’re exploring how 19th-century religious thought intersects with political issues, this edition offers a thoughtful pathway.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0364088567
• ISBN 13: 9780364088562
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 330