Judaism and the ethics of war / Norman Solomon
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Judaism and the ethics of war
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Norman Solomon
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The article surveys Jewish sources relating to the justification and conduct of war, from the Bible and rabbinic interpretation to recent times, including special problems of the State of Israel. It concludes with the suggestion that there is convergence between contemporary Jewish teaching, modern human rights doctrine and international law.
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