Theology of Peace
Stone (Pittsburgh Theological Seminary) has collected 12 of Tillich's essays on peace, three of which are lectures that have never before been published. Together they span the period from 1938 to his death in 1965 and include his final sermon. Taken as a whole, these essays represent Tillich's effort to think theologically about peace. Always a realist, Tillich warns against utopian dreams of peace on Earth. Striving for peace is a Christian duty, but true peace remains a religious hope only realizable in heaven. Stone gives a good, brief introduction with a short analysis of each essay and provides background and publishing history. He discusses the significance of each in historical context, in relationship to the other essays, and in relation to Tillich's other writings. A useful collection on a timely theme; recommended for academic and public libraries.- C. Robert Nixon, M.L.S., Lafayette, Ind.Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.