Theological War Theories
Andreas Holzem
This paper gives an overview of how war theories in Christianity changed during the different periods western from late antiquity to modern times. The basic thesis is that, contrast relationship between and cult ancient religions old Orient, Greece, Rome, Christian had not only one, but two functions fulfill. On one hand, religion cope with inheritance their traditional role models: priests prophets support military force secure victory by divine aid. Bellum iustum this sense was that pleased Goddesses/God ensured their/his backing. other bellum early theology, ever since, a problem peace, restriction power, ethically-based self control. After conversion Constantine Christianity, emperors, kings, princes were inclined emphasize first target religion, while theologians still interpret moral restrictions on warfare devised St Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, Francisco de Vitoria, philosophers Early international law. These competing expectations concerning led many ambiguities, all too oftenprecluding substantial contributionofChristian toamore peaceful world.
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