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Reviews for my new book, To
Stop a Slaughter: Just War in the Book of Mormon have arrived. I’m proud to
announce they are universally positive, and I appreciate the time the reviewers
spent reading and thinking about my ideas. I still have a few more outstanding
so hopefully I can add to this list. I know Scripture Central is working on a
review, and Public Square, where I published a version of chapter
4, might have one. Without further ado, hare are some things that people
are saying about the book:
Square Two, reviewed by Kerry Kartchner. “sophisticated, enriching, well-written, and worthy of study.” “Refreshing…authenticity and subtly of a soldier’s perspective.” “A significant contribution to the discourse.” A great final paragraph that I repeat in full:
[Deane's] volume offers a substantial, detailed, and nuanced explanation of military and strategic issues in the text of the Book of Mormon, and a vigorous defense of the imperative to sometimes wield the sword to defend oneself and one’s neighbors. Deane brings a formidable knowledge of warfare, the development of Christian just war theory, and the military history of ancient China to bear on this material. He is also attuned to contemporary American defense and foreign policy issues, with frequent references to how the principles he expounds in this book apply at the policy level in today’s world. This book is an important contribution to the discourse among LDS national security scholars and practitioners. Its message of how a righteous people may sometimes be reluctantly compelled to take up arms to stop the slaughter of their innocent neighbors deserves careful consideration in our day as we confront “wars and rumors of war.”
Times
and Seasons, reviewed by Ivan Wolfe. Morgan Deane is “probably our #1
expert on Ancient war and the Book of Mormon.” You may not agree, but his book
demands “you should at least fully understand what it is you aren’t agreeing
with.”
Interpreter,
reviewed by Craig Foster. “interesting and informative”…the book “demonstrates
an excellent knowledge of the literature pertaining to war, the philosophical
and theological reasons for war, and the conduct of war.” “provocative topics
that encourage fascinating and meaningful discussion.”
Substack,
reviewed by Michael Towns. “Offers substantive answers and insights into these
moral questions [about war and peace.]”…“Morgan Deane is steeped in all the
philosophical and academic foundations needed to understand Just War Theory.”
I encourage you to read the reviews for yourself and of
course, buy the book. If you’re a regular reader you probably already have a
copy but maybe buy one for a friend or family member. If you’re tight on money
just send me an email and I’ll give you a free copy. For those in the Las Vegas
area I’d be happy to sign it for you. Feel free to peruse my author
page and consider purchasing some of my other books. This is Christmas
time, and my books are well priced stocking stuffers and enhancements for your
library. Thanks for reading!
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