Paperback. First Edition, 1998. Ethics/Philosophy type book. Lloyd Steffen, Author. The Pilgrim Press, Cleveland, Ohio, Publishers. Total 185 pages. Printed in the USA on Acid Free Paper. Glossy, White background on the covers, black, white pictorial on the front cover with black and red lettering. Clean pages without markings or tears. The spine is tight and straight. Originally sold for $23.95, original sales price on front cover. The pictorial on the front cover is one of an old fashioned electric chair. "This compelling book incisively analyzes every philosophical and humanitarian argument about the death penalty. It is a searching study of the ultimate invalidity of all the arguments advanced to justify the ultimate power of the state. The last chapter...is a powerful treatment of the reasons why Christianity must logically be opposed to the death penalty. No one is entitled to be heard in the fractious debate about the death penalty until that person has pondered the material discussed in this indispensable book." The author "Lloyd Steffen is professor of religious studies and University chaplain at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania." Cover design by Rick Kuttler. Giftable condition too. A must read book! *11BC2