Forgiveness in International Politics: An Alternative Road to Peace
- ISBN-10
- 157455574X
- ISBN-13
- 9781574555745
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 208
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Publisher
- USCCB Publishing
- Authors
- William Bole, Drew Christiansen, Robert T. Hennemeyer
Description
In this provocative book, the authors argue that the core religious value of forgiveness can play a real, strategic role in the arena of international conflict and diplomacy.
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