David Low Dodge, Edwin Doak Mead

War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ

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The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative and International Law, 1600-1926, brings together foreign, comparative, and international titles in a single resource. Its International Law component features works of some of the great legal theorists, including Gentili, Grotius, Selden, Zouche, Pufendorf, Bijnkershoek, Wolff, Vattel, Martens, Mackintosh, Wheaton, among others. The materials in this archive are drawn from three world-class American law libraries: the Yale Law Library, the George Washington University Law Library, and the Columbia Law Library.Now for the first time, these high-quality digital scans of original works are available via print-on-demand, making them readily accessible to libraries, students, independent scholars, and readers of all ages.+++++++++++++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: +++++++++++++++Yale Law LibraryLP3Y005010019050101The Making of Modern Law: Foreign, Comparative, and International Law, 1600-1926Boston: Published for the International Union Ginn & Company, 1905xxiv, 168 p. incl. front. (port.) 20 cmUnited States

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: BiblioLife
• Seitenzahl: 196
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. September 2013
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 189mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 358g
• ISBN-13: 9781287343363
• ISBN-10: 1287343368
• Artikelnr.: 69522678

Autorenporträt

David Low Dodge (1774-1852) was a noted American pacifist, businessman, and a pioneer in the peace movement in the United States. He is best remembered for his seminal work 'War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ', which he first published in 1809. In this substantial treatise, Dodge lays out a compelling argument against the practice of warfare, drawing heavily on Christian theology, scripture, and the ethical teachings of Jesus to scrutinize the moral implications of armed conflict. As one of the earliest American writings explicitly advocating for pacifism, Dodge's work significantly contributed to debates on war and morality in the early 19th century. His analytical approach combined with persuasive rhetoric showcases his distinct literary style, characterized by a blend of passionate idealism and theological reasoning. The impact of Dodge's arguments extends into the modern discourse on Christian pacifism, reflecting his influence as a forerunner in advocating for peace as a fundamental Christian duty. His contributions to peace thought helped lay the groundwork for subsequent pacifist organizations, including the New York Peace Society, which he founded in 1815 as the first peace organization in the United States. Dodge's legacy as a businessman and moral thinker underscores his commitment to aligning economic endeavors with his Christian principles, further solidifying his reputation as a figure of moral integrity and intellectual foresight in the landscape of American religious history.