The Primitive Christians' Estimate of War and Self Defense is a book written by Josiah Woodward Leeds in 1876. The book explores the views of early Christians on war and self-defense. Leeds argues that the early Christians were pacifists and believed in non-violence, and that this belief was based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the early Christian leaders.Leeds examines the writings of early Christian leaders such as Tertullian, Origen, and Clement of Alexandria, as well as the New Testament, to support his argument. He also looks at the history of the early Christian church and the role of war and violence in that history.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of the early Christian view on war and self-defense. Leeds discusses the early Christian attitude towards the Roman Empire, the concept of just war, and the use of force in self-defense.The Primitive Christians' Estimate of War and Self Defense is a thought-provoking and insightful book that sheds light on the early Christian view on violence and war. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the role of violence in society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.