Christians and Nonviolence in the Nuclear Age: Scripture, the Arms Race, and You

Gerard Vanderhaar

ISBN 10: 1625642768 / ISBN 13: 9781625642769

Published by Wipf & Stock, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Christians and Nonviolence in the Nuclear Age: Scripture, the Arms Race, and You
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1625642768
• ISBN 13: 9781625642769
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New
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Synopsis

Christians and Nonviolence in the Nuclear Age presents a constructive personal response that individuals can make to the challenge posed by nuclear weapons. It outlines a positive, nonviolent alternative to war. This alternative can be practiced in one's own personal life and extended into the arena of international relations. The book assesses the terrible realities of the Nuclear Age and sophisticated weapons systems in light of the biblical teachings about idolatry. Then it presents the life of Jesus as a model upon which women and men of good will can pattern a lifestyle of nonviolence. Christians and Nonviolence in the Nuclear Age proposes a new vision of self, country, and the world that measures up to the demands of the times. In light of that vision, the book suggests specific actions individuals and groups can take to change the course of our world from self-destruction to mutual understanding and cooperation.

About the Author

Dr. Gerard A Vanderhaar (1931-2005), author of six books on nonviolence as well as numerous articles and other publications. He was Professor Emeritus of Religion and Peace Studies at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, where he taught for twenty-eight years.