The Sword Is Not Enough
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The Sword Is Not Enough
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Author : Jeremy Pressman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-29
The Sword Is Not Enough written by Jeremy Pressman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-29 with categories.
In this lucid and timely new book Jeremy Pressman demonstrates that the default use of military force on both sides of the Arab-Israeli conflict has prevented its peaceful resolution. Whether called deterrence or war, armed struggle or terrorism, the history of the conflict reveals that violence has been counter-productive. Drawing on historical evidence from the 1950s until today, The sword is not enough pushes back against the dominant belief that military force leads to triumph while negotiations and concessions lead to defeat and further unwelcome challenges. Violence weakens the security situation, bolsters adversaries, and, especially in the Palestinian case, has sabotaged political aims. Studiously impartial and accessibly written, this book shows us that diplomacy is the only answer.
Christian Pacifism And Just War Theory
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Author : Harold Palmer
language : en
Publisher: TellerBooks
Release Date : 2016-05-31
Christian Pacifism And Just War Theory written by Harold Palmer and has been published by TellerBooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-31 with Religion categories.
What did Jesus mean when he said to “love your enemies” and “pray for those who persecute you”? Do these commandments leave room for Christians to serve in militaries or police forces that implement the use of force? Or is the Christian to steadfastly reject violence and embrace pacifism? Are certain wars justified on the basis of just war theory, or are all wars, in their brutality and destruction, inherently evil? In this study, Harold Palmer, an attorney, examines the case that has traditionally been made to justify Christian participation in war. The author begins with a historical background of the roots of just war theory as promulgated by Thomas Aquinas. He then examines the passages on which just war theorists rely, including God’s commandments to the Israelites to go to war against their enemies, Jesus’ praise of the Roman Army centurion for his faith and God’s use of the centurion Cornelius to graft Gentiles into the Kingdom of God. Arguing that these passages have been misunderstood, he concludes that Christianity only permits a single response to evil—self-sacrificial love. The author makes a cogent case for Christian pacifism by examining the life of Jesus and arguing that His crucifixion was more than a salvific act; it also exemplified the ideal of Christian living. Being a disciple of Jesus means emulating Him in every way, including responding to violence through self-sacrificial love, as Jesus did, and obeying Jesus’ commands to be as “harmless as doves,” to “turn the other cheek” and “pray for those who persecute you.” Finally, this study tackles the difficult question of Old Testament violence by arguing that it falls within a specific context and is not normative for members of the New Covenant of Grace. Rather than embrace violence, we are to follow the examples set by the early church and its martyrs, including the Apostle Stephen, who prayed that his persecutors not be charged with their sins, and the apostle Paul, who taught us to “live peaceably with all men.” Our war is not a physical struggle, but a spiritual war to be waged with prayer, faith and the gospel of peace (Eph 6:12-18).
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Author : shi qingyao
language : en
Publisher: shi qingyao
Release Date : 2024-12-17
2 written by shi qingyao and has been published by shi qingyao this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-17 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
Who said that it is appropriate to travel today, it will rain when you go out." Lu Yangcomplained that he regretted not bringing hemp fiber in advance
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Author : shan shanweiluohui
language : en
Publisher: shan shanweiluohui
Release Date : 2025-02-18
3 written by shan shanweiluohui and has been published by shan shanweiluohui this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-02-18 with Comics & Graphic Novels categories.
and I were in love, you were the one who secretly monitored us and told the Spirit Hall about this, which separated us forever."
What Did Jesus Do
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Author : F. Scott Spencer
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2003-08-01
What Did Jesus Do written by F. Scott Spencer and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-01 with Religion categories.
"What Would Jesus Do?" is a popular phrase in Christian circles, but answers to that question might be more on-target if we spent more time exploring, as Scott Spencer has, "What Did Jesus Do?" Spencer examines both the Synoptics and the Gospel of John as he tries to catch a wide-angled vision of Jesus' behavior in the gospels. Rather than focus on sayings or pronouncements as an authoritative code of conduct, he studies Jesus' deeds or actions as keys to his identity and vocation. While not ignoring Jesus' teaching, this study is more interested in discovering how Jesus personally lived up to his own moral instruction -- his personal conduct. Chapters are devoted to Jesus' actions with respect to his family, his friends, his body, his possessions, his work, his reputation, and the environment. Spencer suggests paths -- and pitfalls -- for relating Jesus' personal conduct to individual behavior, how we might move from "what Jesus did" in the New Testament to "what we should do" today. F. Scott Spencer is Professor of New Testament at Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, Virginia and is the author of The Portrait of Philip in Acts: A Study of Roles and Relations and Acts. He is the Chair of the New Testament section for the Southeastern Commission for the Study of Religion.
The Debates In The Several State Conventions On The Adoption Of The Federal Constitution
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Author : Jonathan Elliot
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1854
The Debates In The Several State Conventions On The Adoption Of The Federal Constitution written by Jonathan Elliot and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1854 with United States categories.
The Debates In The Several State Conventions On The Adoption Of The Federal Constitution As Recommended By The General Convention At Philadelphia In 1787
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Author : Jonathan Elliot
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1888
The Debates In The Several State Conventions On The Adoption Of The Federal Constitution As Recommended By The General Convention At Philadelphia In 1787 written by Jonathan Elliot and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1888 with Constitutional history categories.
The Debates In The Several State Conventions On The Adoption Of The Federal Constitution
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Author : Jonathan Elliot
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2024-11-15
The Debates In The Several State Conventions On The Adoption Of The Federal Constitution written by Jonathan Elliot and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-11-15 with Fiction categories.
Reprint of the original, first published in 1836.
The Fortune Teller Next To The Beauty
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Author : Qianlong Wuyong
language : en
Publisher: Funstory
Release Date : 2020-01-15
The Fortune Teller Next To The Beauty written by Qianlong Wuyong and has been published by Funstory this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-15 with Fiction categories.
The fortune-teller went down the hill. All sorts of beautiful ladies came forward together to change their fate, borrowing heaven-defying luck to come rolling over. Beautiful women, please wait a moment, I see that you don't look too good, there's a big barrier of evil, I'll help you find a bone to help you, there's definitely a way to save you.
The Edge Of The Blade
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Author : Jeffe Kennedy
language : en
Publisher: Kensington Books
Release Date : 2016-12-27
The Edge Of The Blade written by Jeffe Kennedy and has been published by Kensington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-27 with Fiction categories.
A fling with a prince forces a headstrong guard out of her comfort zone—and kingdom—in this fantasy romance by the author of The Pages of The Mind. Jepp has been the heart of the queen’s elite guard, her Hawks, since long before war split her homeland. But the ease and grace that come to her naturally in fighting leathers disappears when battles turn to politics. When a scouting party arrives from far-away Dasnaria, bearing veiled threats and subtle bluffs, Jepp is happy to let her queen puzzle them out while she samples the pleasures of their prince’s bed. But the cultural norms allow that a Dasnarian woman may be wife or bed-slave, never her own leader—and Jepp’s light use of Prince Kral has sparked a diplomatic crisis. Banished from court, she soon becomes the only envoy to Kral’s strange and dangerous country, with little to rely on but her wits, her knives—and the smolder of anger and attraction that burns between her and the prince . . . Perfect for Game of Thrones fans looking for more romance. Praise for The Edge of the Blade “A wonderful fantasy with tons of action, adventure, and heart. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time flipping through the pages to find out what was going to happen next!... This was a great novel that I absolutely recommend.” —Night Owl Reviews “The sparring between Jepp, formerly of the High Queen’s guard and Prince Kral of Dasnaria, brings to mind Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas in Romancing the Stone and The Jewel of the Nile.” —Heroes and Heartbreakers