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Islam and War by John Kelsay

Islam and War

A Study in Comparative Ethics

John Kelsay

Presbyterian Publishing Corporation · Print & ebook · April 1, 1993

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.

Islam - GeneralComparative ReligionIslamic Theology
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Who it’s for
John Kelsay examines just-war questions through Islamic tradition and comparative ethics.
Genres
Islam - General, Comparative Religion, Islamic Theology
Published
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, April 1, 1993

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About this book

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. John Kelsay begins with the war in the Persian Gulf, focusing on the role of Islamic symbols in the rhetoric of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. He provides an overview of the Islamic tradition in regards to war and peace, and then focuses on the notion of religion as a just cause for war.

Islamic War Ethics

John Kelsay examines just-war questions through Islamic tradition and comparative ethics.

Come here for

  • The Persian Gulf war and Saddam Hussein’s use of Islamic symbols
  • An overview of Islamic traditions concerning war and peace

Expect

  • A focus on religion as a just cause for war
  • Discussion of Islamic symbols in Iraqi war rhetoric

Where it sits

Islam - General61%
Comparative Religion22%
Islamic Theology21%

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Publisher categories

  • Christian Social Issues
  • Islamic Theology
  • Christian Ethics
Authors
John Kelsay
Publisher
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
Published
April 1, 1993
Format
Print & ebook
Reading lane
Christian Social Issues