Modernity, the Environment, and the Christian Just War Tradition

The book explores the evolution of the just war tradition, emphasizing its roots in Roman thought and early Christian philosophy. It discusses how figures like Cicero and Seneca laid groundwork for integrating morality with warfare, focusing on natural law and obligations such as self-defense. The narrative highlights the significant contributions of St. Ambrose and St. Augustine, who aimed to harmonize Christian moral concerns with Greco-Roman ideals following the Edict of Milan, marking a pivotal moment in the development of just war theory.