The Love of Enemy and Nonretaliation in the New Testament

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Willard M. Swartley
Westminster John Knox Press, Jan 1, 1992 - Religion - 336 pages

The essays in this irenic book explore two pervasive New Testament teachings that are foundational to peace: Jesus' commands to love enemies and not to retaliate against those who do evil. These themes are covered from a variety of perspectives, showing the impact of Jesus' teaching throughout the New Testament.

 

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Contents

From Lex Talionis
32
Love Your Enemies and
59
Doctrine of Nonviolence Richard A Horsley
72
Jesus Third
102
Response to Walter Wink Richard A Horsley
126
Who Is My Enemy? The Parable of
137
Pauls Ethic of Nonretaliation
177
Give to Caesar What Belongs to Caesar and to
223
Nonretaliation and the Haustafeln
258
Love for One Another and Love for Enemies in
297
The Love of Enemy and Nonretaliation
314
Index of Scripture and Ancient Writings
323
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About the author (1992)

Willard M. Swartley is the author of Slavery, Sabbath, War, and Women: Case Issues in Biblical Interpretation; Homosexuality: Biblical Interpretation and Moral Discernment; and Send Forth Your Light: A Vision for Peace, Mission, and Worship.

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TitleThe Love of Enemy and Nonretaliation in the New Testament
Studies in peace and scripture
EditorWillard M. Swartley
PublisherWestminster John Knox Press, 1992
ISBN0664253547, 9780664253547
Length336 pages
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