| The Love of Enemy and Nonretaliation in the New Testament Contributor(s): Swartley, Willard M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0664253547 ISBN-13: 9780664253547 Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press OUR PRICE: $49.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 1992 Annotation: This irenic book explores two pervasive New Testament teachings that are foundational to peace: Jesus' commands to love enemies and not to retaliate against those who do evil. These essays show the impact of Jesus' teaching throughout the New Testament. Several essays also explore the relation of these commands to Hebrew scripture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - General - Religion | Christian Living - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament |
| Dewey: 241.4 |
| LCCN: 92005219 |
| Series: Studies in Peace & Scripture |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6.02" W x 9.06" (1.15 lbs) 356 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Contributor Bio(s): Swartley, Willard M.: - Willard M. Swartley is the author of Slavery, Sabbath, War, and Women: Case Issues in Biblical Interpretation; Homosexuality: Biblical Interpretation and Moral Discernment; and Send Forth Your Light: A Vision for Peace, Mission, and Worship. |