Orthodox Christian Perspectives on War

Many regions of the world whose histories include war and violent conflict have or once had strong ties to Orthodox Christianity. Yet policy makers, religious leaders, and scholars often neglect Orthodoxy¿s resources when they reflect on the challenges of war.

Through essays written by prominent Orthodox scholars in the fields of biblical studies, church history, Byzantine studies, theology, patristics, political science, ethics, and biology, Orthodox Christian Perspectives on War presents and examines the Orthodox tradition¿s nuanced and unique insights on the meaning and challenges of war with an eye toward their contemporary relevance. This volume is structured in three parts: ¿Confronting the Present Day Reality,¿ ¿Reengaging Orthodoxy¿s Tradition,¿ and ¿Constructive Directions in Orthodox Theology and Ethics.¿ Each exemplifies the value of interdisciplinary reflection on ¿war¿ and the potential for the Eastern Orthodox tradition to enhance ecumenical and interfaith