Christianity and resistance in the 20th century : from Kaj Munk and Dietrich Bonhoeffer to Desmond Tutu / / edited by Søren Dosenrode.
How is the Christian supposed to act when his or her government misbehaves? Should one suffer and obey the authority, or should one render resistance; and if so, should it be passive or active; and if active, should it be violent or not? This book will not provide the answer to this question, but it...
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| Superior document: | International studies in religion and society, v. 8 |
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| Year of Publication: | 2009 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | International studies in religion and society ;
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (300 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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Table of Contents:
- Introduction: The frame of the book or : Mr. Munk and Mr. Petersen / Søren Dosenrode
- Always turning the other cheek : an introduction to the question of 'Christianity and resistance' / Søren Dosenrode
- Between conformity and nonconformity : the issue of non-violent resistance in early Christianity and its relevance today / Johannes Nissen
- Franz Jägerstätter : better the hands in chains than the will / Erna Putz
- Kaj Munk, and resistance / Arne Munk
- Henning von Tresckow : a Christian motive for killing hitler? / Annette Mertens
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer : a journey from pacifism to resistance / Ulrik B. Nissen
- Paul Gerhard Braune : the legacy of his resistance to euthanasia / Ole J. Hartling
- Lajos Ordass : a Christian and a consistent adversary of the totalitarian systems / Eniko Böröcz
- Oscar Arnulfo Romero : the defender of the poor / Paul Gerhard Schoenborn
- Desmond Tutu : church resistance to apartheid and injustice in Africa / Peter Lodberg
- Instead of a conclusion / Søren Dosenrode.