Willard M. Swartley Livres

During the later stages of the Vietnam War, a group of European peace workers requested a bibliography of Mennonite writings on peace. This volume, prepared 1971Ð1987 by the Institute of Mennonite Studies, was the eventual result. It includes more than 10,000 entries covering 50 years of Mennonite writings on war and peace, including theses, dissertations and archival material as well as books and periodical articles. Entries are topically listed and fully annotated.

One would think that peace , a term that occurs as many as one hundred times in the New Testament, would enjoy a prominent place in theology and ethics textbooks. Yet it is surprisingly absent. Willard Swartley's Covenant of Peace remedies this deficiency, restoring to New Testament theology and ethics the peace that many works have missed.In this comprehensive yet accessible book Swartley explicates virtually all of the New Testament, relating peace -- and the associated emphases of love for enemies and reconciliation -- to core theological themes such as salvation, christology, and the reign of God. No other work in English makes such a contribution.Swartley concludes by considering specific practices that lead to peacemaking and their place in our contemporary world. Retrieving a historically neglected element in the Christian message, Covenant of Peace confronts readers anew with the compelling New Testament witness to peace.

Exploring the multifaceted nature of evil in contemporary society, this book connects the Lord's Prayer to pressing issues like warfare, racism, and violence. It offers a biblical theology that addresses both demonic influences and the impact of political policies. By blending deliverance ministry with practical responses, it emphasizes the importance of healing and witness in confronting evil. Ultimately, it presents a unified approach to overcoming darkness through faith in Jesus Christ, highlighting the transformative power of love and forgiveness.