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ix, 139 p. ; pbk ; 23 cm. Leading political theologian Oliver O'Donovan takes a fresh look at some traditional moral arguments about war. Christians differ widely on this issue. The book re-examines questions of contemporary urgency, including the use of biological and nuclear weapons, military intervention, economic sanctions, war-crimes trials, and the role of the UN. Just war revisited. Antagonistic praxis and evangelical counter-praxis ; Authority ; Discrimination ; Differences of proportion -- Counter-insurgency war -- Immoral weapons -- War by other means -- Can war-crimes trials be morally satisfying? -- Afterword: without authority. Oliver O'Donovan. Includes bibliographical references and index. War Religious aspects Christianity 241.6242/ODO 0521831385 0521538998 (pbk.) 2003046263 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/cam032/2003046263.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/cam031/2003046263.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0732/2003046263-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/description/cam032/2003046263.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/cam031/2003046263.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0732/2003046263-b.html DLC 030321 20130614084419.0 13132009