References to texts of scripture on the subject of war

Item Information

Title:
References to texts of scripture on the subject of war
Description:
Notes by Edward Hitchcock for sermons noting places in the Bible that discuss war, and discussing the supposed contradiction between the Bible's justifying war and its principles of universal peace. Hitchcock selects a few verses in scripture that appear to be in favor of war, describing the context and their meaning.
Creator:
Hitchcock, Edward, 1793-1864
Date:
[1819–1861]
Format:
Manuscripts
Genre:
Notes
Sermons
Location:
Amherst College Archives & Special Collections
Box 9 Folder 23 (shelf locator)
Collection (local):
Edward and Orra White Hitchcock Papers
Subjects:
Hitchcock, Edward--1793-1864--Sermons
Sermons, American--Outlines, syllabi, etc.
War--Religious aspects--Christianity
Extent:
1 item (4 pages)
Link to Item:
http://acdc.amherst.edu/view/asc:510869
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Language:
English
Notes (date):
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