When War Is Unjust, Second Edition: Being Honest in Just-War Thinking

Exploring the concept of just war, this book delves into the ethical, historical, and doctrinal aspects of organized conflict from a Christian perspective. It examines the just war tradition, outlining the specific conditions required for a war to be deemed just. Author John Howard Yoder, a pacifist, critically engages with this tradition, aiming to educate readers on its principles while encouraging a thoughtful evaluation of its relevance to contemporary conflicts. The work serves as an accessible introduction to the complexities of just war theory within Christian ethics.