Book Summary
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. Focusing on the role of Islamic symbols in the rhetoric of Saddam Hussein, Kelsay provides an overview of the Islamic tradition regarding war and peace, and investigates the notion of religion as a just cause for war.
Book Details
Book Name | Islam And War: A Study In Comparative Ethics |
Author | John Kelsay |
Publisher | Westminster John Knox Press (Apr 1993) |
ISBN | 9780664253028 |
Pages | 160 |
Language | English |
Price | 1087 |