The Christian Attitude toward War

What causes war? Is there such a thing as a just war? What are the premises of pacificism? Many have claimed that all war is wrong at all times—wrong for the defenders and for the aggressors—and that even when waged with the purpose of restraining evil, war produces greater evils than those against which it is directed. In response to these multiple viewpoints, Boettner writes this compelling volume, first published in 1940. Boettner brings biblical and historical data to bear upon issues relating to war, just war theory, pacifism, weapons of mass destruction, and much more. His crisp analysis of these and other issues makes this book a valuable and enduring statement on the ever-crucial matters of war and peace.