Includes bibliographical references (pages 337-347) and indexes.
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Part I. The modern construction of an Augustinian just war -- War and military service in early Christianity, and the Constantinian revolution -- Accommodating the state : Ambrose of Milan and Martin of Tours -- The Roman just war and early Christianity -- Part II. Interpreting Augustine -- Augustine on militia -- Augustine on war -- Final victory and perfect peace -- The medieval construction of Augustine as an authority on war and military service -- Conclusion.
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"Did our modern understanding of just war originate with Augustine? In this sweeping reevaluation of the evidence, Phillip Wynn uncovers a nuanced story of Augustine's thoughts on war and military service, and gives us a more complete and complex picture of this important topic"--Publisher description.