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Justice and peace : a Christian primer / J. Milburn Thompson.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Thompson, Joseph Milburn, 1947- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Christianity and justice.
- Social justice.
- Peace--Religious aspects--Christianity.
- Peace.
- Other Title:
- Justice and Peace
- Place of Publication:
- ORBIS
- Summary:
- "The third edition of this popular classroom text provides thoroughly revised and updated discussions of key topics including ethno-nationalist conflict, terrorism, and poverty and development, as J. Milburn Thompson masterfully brings a Christian perspective to bear on the world situation. With this book, he provides an introduction to current obstacles to justice and peace across the globe, and encourages Christians to draw upon an informed faith to transform themselves and the world"-- Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Christian faith, Jesus, and Catholic social teaching
- The twenty-first century : how did we get here?
- Poverty, economic justice, and human development
- Climate change, resource depletion, and environmental destruction
- Human rights
- Conflict, war, and peace
- Weapons and disarmament
- Christian citizenship and resources for involvement.
- ISBN:
- 1-60833-789-8
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