Justice and Peace: A Christian Primer

by Joseph Milburn Thompson

Thoroughly revised and updated this new edition of a popular classroom text has added substantial discussions of globalization, ethno-nationalist conflict, terrorism, and conflicts in the Middle East,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1570754616
• ISBN13: 9781570754616
• Release Date: January 2003
• Publisher: Orbis Books
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

It's the bullseye book I've been looking for

Uncompromising, fearless, and accurate--this is the one I've waited for. Finally, a Christian who boldly tackles issues like sweatshops, the World Bank and IMF, militarization and its effects on poverty, America's role in arms sales to the Third World, the environment, and world peace. The facts, figures, and graphs are there for anyone who wants them, but it's not a dull government-style book. It's rebellious and astounding, and makes you feel like taking action. It's also loaded with relevant scripture examinations and lists of resources (organizations, books, nonprofit agencies) who attend to the issues Thompson raises. Enough with silly sunday School classes about stories and opinions; THIS should be the textbook of sunday School classes of the truly justice-minded churches of America.

Excellent Introduction into Global Issues & Christian Ethics

J. Milburn Thompson's book Justice and Peace is an excellent introduction into current global issues and Christian ethics. It is up to date, very readable and great for anyone who is looking to gain a better understanding of issues like poverty, human rights, the enviroment, weapons & disarmament, the post cold war world and the Christian response. It could easily be used for underclassmen in college or as a book for seniors in high school.

A great Introduction

This book by Prof. Thompson fills a gap in Catholic teaching on peace and justice. I would hope that this book gets wide circulation among clergy, especially deacons in the Catholic Church. This book gives a very good historical overview of the wide range of issues that Christian peacemakers face in the world. As good as this book is as an introduction, I think an exploration of the fundamental principles of Catholic Social teaching would round off the presentation. Also, there is a need to discuss practical application of Catholic teaching such as Princpled Nonviolence and grassroots praxis. The range and depth of the book is a welcome addition to a growing attempt by Catholic theologians and ethicists to apply the Gospel to the "signs of the times". Kudos for a job well done ! One will eagerly await the second volume of Christian praxis.