Self-Defence and a Phronetic Use of Violence: A Christian Response to Muslim-mob Attacks in Northern Nigeria

Abstract The sermon on the mount has often been used to support a nonviolent response to any form of injustice and violent attacks against Christians. This article argues that the sermon, understood in its original Old and New Testament contexts, does not necessarily support a wholesale prohibition...

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Main Author: Atsen, Isuwa Y. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2021
In: International journal of public theology
Year: 2021, Volume: 15, Issue: 4, Pages: 496-512
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
NCA Ethics
Further subjects:B Northern Nigeria
B Christian social ethics
B Violence
B Muslim-mob attacks
B Sermon on the Mount
B Phronesis
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