The holy war idea in western and Islamic traditions / James Turner Johnson.

Author: Johnson, James Turner.

Imprint:University Park, Pa. : Pennsylvania State University Press, c1997.

Descriptionix, 185 p. ; 24 cm.

Note:Two cultures, two traditions : opening a dialogue -- The idea of holy war -- Holy war and the question of justification -- Authority to make holy war -- The conduct of holy war -- Holy war and the practice of statecraft.

Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [177]-181) and index.

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