Beschreibung
The ethics of peace developed by Karl Barth (1886-1968) and his Mennonite pupil John H. Yoder (192701997) provides orientation for todays churchly and ecumenical debates about Christian Pacifism and Christian Just War Tradition. Hofheinz study reconstructs and reassesses the christological basis of Barths and Yoders endeavor. It asks for the relevance of central theological themes like the meaning of Christs name, communitarian freedom, prayer, and salvation in Christ. Furthermore, it compares Barths and Yoders concept of following Jesus. Hofheinz illustrates Barths and Yoders respective understandings of just war theory and its application to the debate over nuclear war and the so-called borderline case. The study develops important ethical impulses for a Christian agenda in a warring world.
Autorenporträt
Prof. Dr. theol. habil. Marco Hofheinz ist Professor für Systematische Theologie (Schwerpunkt Ethik) an der Leibniz Universität Hannover.
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