Nonviolence The Revolutionary Way of Jesus

by Sprinkle, Preston M.; Boyd, Dr. Gregory A.

• ISBN13: 9780830781775
• ISBN10: 0830781773
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2021-04-01
• Publisher: David C Cook

Summary

In a unique narrative approach, Sprinkle begins by looking at how the story of God as a whole portrays violence and war, drawing conclusions that guide the reader through the rest of the book. With urgency and precision, he navigates hard questions and examines key approaches to violence, driving every answer back to Scripture. Ultimately, Sprinkle challenges the church to "walk in a manner worthy of our calling" and shape our lives on the example of Christ.
 
Nonviolence: The Revolutionary Way of Jesus is biblically rooted, theologically coherent, and prophetically challenging. It is a defining work that will stir discussions for years to come.
 

Author Biography

Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle is the president of the Center for Faith, Sexuality, and Gender and a New York Times–bestselling author who’s written a dozen books, including People to Be Loved, an award-winning book on faith and homosexuality. Preston and his wife, Chris, live in Boise, Idaho, with their four kids.
 

Table of Contents

CONTENTS
Acknowledgments 11
Foreword by Greg Boyd 15
1 Mountain of Skulls 19
2 Was Israel a Violent, Genocidal, Bloodthirsty Nation? 37
3 Israel’s Bizarre Warfare Policy 53
4 Kill Everything That Breathes 73
5 Swords into Plowshares 93
6 The King and His Kingdom 115
7 Love Your Enemies 131
8 Good Citizens 151
9 The Wrath of the Lamb 173
10 The Early Church in a Violent World 195
11 Attacker at the Door 215
12 Questions and Objections 235
13 Cruciform King 255
Appendix: What Is Just War Theory? 261
Notes 277