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"Religious pacifism" as a book category encompasses works that examine nonviolence grounded in religious belief—its theological foundations, ethical arguments, historical movements, and everyday practices. Titles in this category range from doctrinal exegesis and philosophical defenses of pacifism to histories of faith-based peace movements (e.g., Quakers, Mennonites, Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr.), biographies of religious pacifists, pastoral and educational guides for practicing nonviolence, and comparative/interfaith studies of scriptural interpretations that counsel peace. Common themes include critiques of war and the just-war tradition, teachings on conscience and love of enemy, methods of nonviolent resistance, reconciliation and restorative justice, and the tensions between pacifist ideals and political or personal safety. These books can be scholarly or popular, aimed at clergy, activists, students, and general readers seeking spiritual, ethical, or practical approaches to living faith through nonviolent means.

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