A Discourse on the Law of Retaliation (Classic Reprint): Delivered in the New Brick Church, February 6, 1814: Delivered in the New Brick Church, February 6, 1814 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A Discourse on the Law of Retaliation explores how biblical and historical ideas shape the concept of "eye for eye" justice. It examines how early Jewish law treated retaliation and what Christ’s teachings add to that conversation.

This edition presents a detailed look at how the mind of Christ relates to punishment, recompense, and the ethics of warfare. It weighs ancient commentators against Christian principle, offering practical reflections on law, judgment, and how rulers should act.

- Understand how ancient laws approached retaliation and how money or compensation could play a role.
- See how Christian teaching redefines vengeance, forgiveness, and the proper handling of injuries.
- Consider the implications for individuals, magistrates, and nations when deciding how to respond to wrongs.
- Reflect on the tension between justice, mercy, and the bearing of arms in defense versus revenge.

Ideal for readers interested in early American religious thought, moral philosophy, and the ethics of law and war as debated in the 19th century.

Ideal for readers of moral philosophy, religious history, and early American sermons on law, justice, and the duties of rulers.

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