Christians and Violence

Rev. Steve Hickey (Alaska Christian College, USA), Pastor Jean Lasserre, Professor Frédéric Rognon (University of Strasbourg, France)

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English

T.& T.Clark Ltd
14 November 2024

Religious ethics; Christianity; Christian theology; Armed conflict

Series: T&T Clark Enquiries in Theological Ethics

This marks the first English translation of renowned peace theologian Jean Lasserre’s seminal work on non-violence. With introductory remarks from Frédéric Rognon and the author’s daughter, Christiane Lasserre, this book provides English readers a window into a powerful, yet accessible, text on Christian ethics.

In this classic essay, Lasserre turns to the problem of physical violence and murder, tackling it with a focus on morality and scripture. Writing in the aftermath of the Second World War and the Algerian War, Lasserre also deftly examines the ethics of military violence and warfare. The Church told men for years that one could be an honourable Christian and a solider; this book delves into the two opposing realities of this sentiment with a powerful case for pacifism.

By: Pastor Jean Lasserre
Preface by: Professor Frédéric Rognon (University of Strasbourg France)
Volume editor: Rev. Steve Hickey (Alaska Christian College USA)
Imprint: T.& T.Clark Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9780567714541
ISBN 10: 0567714543
Series: T&T Clark Enquiries in Theological Ethics
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 14 November 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Comments on the English Edition - Steve Hickey Foreword - Christiane Lassere Preface - Frédéric Rognon Introduction: Is There a Public Morality for the Christian? Part One The Gospel and Violence Chapter 1 Was Jesus the Prince of Peace? Chapter 2 Jesus and Violence Chapter 3 The Constantinian Heresy Chapter 4 The Paganism of War Part Two True and False Realisms Chapter 5 Christians and the State Chapter 6 State and Violence Chapter 7 The Death Penalty Chapter 8 A Brief History of War Chapter 9 For a Real National Defense Part Three A Heartrending Revision Chapter 10 The Christological Foundation of Pacifism Chapter 11 The Nonviolent Fight, an Evangelical Attitude Chapter 12 For a New Reformation Conclusion Appendix I: Professions Forbidden to Third-Century Christians Appendix II: “Give to Caesar What Is Caesar’s and to God What Is God’s” Bibliography Index

Jean Lasserre (1908-1983) was an internationally renowned pastor and peace theologian. He studied at the Protestant Faculty of Theology in Paris before studying at Union Theology Seminary in New York. It is here he met Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who came to share in Lasserre's ardent pacifist beliefs. They continued to communicate through illegal letters during the Second World War. After the war, Lassere set up his pastoral ministry in working class communities, where the main cause of his life was the fight for peace. His book The War and the Gospel (1953) laid the foundations of a theology of nonviolence. Steve Hickey is Faculty Chair of Christian Ministries at Alaskan Christian College, USA.

Reviews for Christians and Violence

"Someone might pick this book up because of an awareness of Lasserre’s role in bringing about a transformation in the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer regarding pacifism via the Sermon on the Mount. However, after one begins reading, one sees that this book is of immense inherent importance. For these are the mature reflections on Christians and violence by an active French Reformed pastor who gave a profound witness to shalom through a long, productive life. It is a wonderful gift to have these writings available in English. * Mark Thiessen Nation, Eastern Mennonite University, USA. Author of ""Bonhoeffer the Assassin?"" and ""Discipleship in a World Full of Nazis"". *"