Does Jesus Endorse Armed Self-Defense in Luke 22:36?
In Luke 22:36, Jesus instructs his disciples to buy swords. The best understanding of this passage is that Jesus is endorsing the carrying of weapons for personal protection. This article outlines the self-defense interpretation and defends it against several objections. I then argue that the injunc...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2021
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| In: |
The Evangelical quarterly
Year: 2021, Volume: 92, Issue: 4, Pages: 351-366 |
| Further subjects: | B
Self-defense
B Gun Ownership B Luke 22:36 B Christian Ethics B Gun control |
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