"There are no words foul and filthy enough to describe war." So
declared Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy (1883-1929), the
cigarette-smoking padre "Woodbine Willie" whose battlfield
experiences in World War I made him his generation's most eloquent
defender of Christian pacicism. A tireless champion of the social
gospel, he wrote a dozen books, scores of articles, hundreds of
poems, and promoted economic justice in Britain and America by
preaching. Studdert Kennedy's writing and preaching influenced an
entire generation. Archbishop William Temple described him as a
"true prophet." Although he has fallen into obscurity over the
years, Studdert Kennedy's message has helped inspire the likes of
Desmond Tutu and Jurgen Moltmann. This collection of his work, the
first in sixty years, introduces this most relevant of thinkers to
new readers. The book pulls together Studdert Kennedy's most
important writings on war and peace, poverty, the problem of evil,
the church's role in the world, sin and atonement, the suering God,
love versus force as world powers, and the beloved community. Kerry
Walters, the editor, introduces the texts with a biographical and
thematic essay. "Kerry Walters deserves thanks for his accessible
presentation of Studdert Kennedy's religious thought on war and its
aftermath. Earning the nickname 'Woodbine Willie' from the British
soldiers he served as chaplain in the 'Great War to end all wars',
the knew first-hand the unspeakable horrors of war. He also knew
that faith was not only possible after the hostilities ceased; it
was necessary. His was not a disembodied or privatized faith. He is
especially helpful in linking the Eucharist with social justice.
Readers will appreciate his passionate love for the poor, wounded,
and dying Christ and his commitment to the church, where he and
others can insist that, indeed, after war faith is possible." -John
Perry, SJ Associate Professor, Arthur V. Mauro Center for Peace and
Justice, St. Paul's College, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg KERRY
WALTERS is William Bittinger Professor of Philosophy and Professor
of Peace and Justice Studies at Gettysburg College. He is the
author of 19 previous books on philosophy, theology, and peace, and
has been a peace activist since the Vietnam War era.
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