Holy Warriors: A Journey into the Heart of Christian Militancy

By Jonathan Phillips

Holy Warriors

by Jonathan Phillips

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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In his gripping and insightful book, Holy Warriors: A Journey into the Heart of Christian Militancy, Jonathan Phillips argues that Christian violence is not an aberration, but a fundamental part of Christianity's history and doctrine. Phillips traces the roots of Christian militancy back to the early days of the church, when Christians were persecuted for their beliefs. He shows how, over time, Christians came to believe that they had a duty to fight against their enemies, both physical and spiritual. This belief led to the Crusades, the Inquisition, and countless other wars and persecutions.

Phillips does not shy away from the violence of Christian history. He describes in graphic detail the atrocities committed by Christians in the name of God. But he also shows that Christian violence is not simply a product of ignorance or barbarism. Rather, it is a logical outgrowth of Christian beliefs about God, salvation, and the world.

Phillips argues that Christian violence is not simply a thing of the past. He shows how Christian militancy is alive and well in the present day, in the form of anti-abortion violence, the persecution of religious minorities, and the rise of Christian nationalism. Phillips warns that Christian violence is a threat to all of us, regardless of our religious beliefs.

Holy Warriors is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of religious violence. Phillips's book is a powerful and disturbing reminder of the dangers of religious extremism.

Praise for Holy Warriors

"A brilliant and deeply disturbing book. Phillips has written the definitive history of Christian violence." - Tom Holland, author of Dominion

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of religious violence. Phillips's book is a powerful and disturbing reminder of the dangers of religious extremism." - Karen Armstrong, author of The History of God

"A groundbreaking work of scholarship. Phillips has changed the way we think about Christian violence." - Diarmaid MacCulloch, author of Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years

Holy Warriors

by Jonathan Phillips

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4736 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	473 pages

FREE