Part 1: The perspective -- Introduction -- Assumptions and perspective for a theology of peacemaking -- Part 2: A theological perspective for the community of faith -- Theological perspective one: creation and sin -- Theological perspective two: redemption and eschatological hope -- Part 3: Normative principles for action in the world -- Justice: the goal of social institutions -- Nonviolence: normative principle of social change -- The possibilities of peace and the prevention of war -- Part 4: Acting in the world -- The church and social action -- Sustaining action: spiritual resources for empowerment.