Islam and War

Author	: John Kelsay
Publisher	: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages	: 164
Release	: 1993-01-01
ISBN-10	: 0664253024
ISBN-13	: 9780664253028
Rating	: 4/5 (028 Downloads)

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Download or read book Islam and War written by John Kelsay and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 1993-01-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores questions regarding the justice of war and addresses the lack of comparative perspectives on the ethics of war, particularly with respect to Islam. Focusing on the role of Islamic symbols in the rhetoric of Saddam Hussein, Kelsay provides an overview of the Islamic tradition regarding war and peace, and investigates the notion of religion as a just cause for war.

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