| Edition |
Third edition, revised and expanded. |
| Description |
1 online resource |
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text file |
| Summary |
"The third edition of this popular classroom text provides thoroughly revised and updated discussions of key topics including ethno-nationalist conflict, terrorism, and poverty and development, as J. Milburn Thompson masterfully brings a Christian perspective to bear on the world situation. With this book, he provides an introduction to current obstacles to justice and peace across the globe, and encourages Christians to draw upon an informed faith to transform themselves and the world"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Christian faith, Jesus, and Catholic social teaching -- The twenty-first century : how did we get here? -- Poverty, economic justice, and human development -- Climate change, resource depletion, and environmental destruction -- Human rights -- Conflict, war, and peace -- Weapons and disarmament -- Christian citizenship and resources for involvement. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Christianity and justice.
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Christianity and justice. |
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Social justice.
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Social justice. |
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Peace -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
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Peace -- Religious aspects -- Christianity. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Thompson, Joseph Milburn, 1947- Justice and peace. Third edition, revised and expanded. Maryknoll, NY : Orbis Books, [2019] 9781626983281 (DLC) 2018053161 |
| ISBN |
1608337898 |
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9781608337897 (electronic book) |
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9781626983281 (paperback) |
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1626983283 |
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