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The little book of biblical justice : a fresh approach to the Bible's teachings on justice / Chris Marshall.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Little books of justice & peacebuildingPublication details: Intercourse, PA : Good Books, �2005.Description: 74 pages : illustrations ; 22 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 1561485055
  • 9781561485055
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 241/.622 22
LOC classification:
  • BS680.J8 M37 2005
Contents:
What is justice? The justice paradox ; Key conceptual components ; The Bible's contribution -- Justice in the biblical worldview. A central theme ; A complex of related ideas (Shalom ; Covenant ; Torah ; Deed-consequence ; Atonement-forgiveness) ; Summary -- The contours of biblical justice. An attribute of God ; An emulation of God ; An object of hope ; A primary obligation ; A commitment to action ; A relational reality ; A partiality for the disadvantaged ; A restorative activity ; Summary -- Jesus and justice. A mission of justice ; A kingdom not of this world? ; A twofold strategy (A rejection of social discrimination ; A critique of economic injustice ; A mistrust of institutional power ; A repudiation of war and violence) ; Death and resurrection ; Summary.
Summary: Chris Marshall writes, "the Bible has had a profound impact on the development of Western culture. So exploring biblical perspectives on justice can help us appreciate some of the convictions and values that have helped shape Western political and judicial thought." Christians also regard the Bible as a uniquely important source of guidance on matters of belief and practice. What the Bible has to say about justice, therefore--both social justice and criminal justice--ought to be of great significance for Christian thought and action today. Yet coming to grips with biblical teaching on justice is by no means easy. Upfront, Marshall addresses the many complexities that surround "justice" in the Bible: the Bible seems to hold conflicting points of view; there is a huge amount of data to deal with; the world of the Bible and our present world are vastly different. Marshall's honest treatment of this subject is direct, yet almost lyrical in tone. He manages a thorny, multi-faceted subject clearly and ultimately singles out the broad areas of theological agreement among the Bible's writers. Highly stimulating. Highly inspirational. -- Provided by publisher.
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Includes index.

What is justice? The justice paradox ; Key conceptual components ; The Bible's contribution -- Justice in the biblical worldview. A central theme ; A complex of related ideas (Shalom ; Covenant ; Torah ; Deed-consequence ; Atonement-forgiveness) ; Summary -- The contours of biblical justice. An attribute of God ; An emulation of God ; An object of hope ; A primary obligation ; A commitment to action ; A relational reality ; A partiality for the disadvantaged ; A restorative activity ; Summary -- Jesus and justice. A mission of justice ; A kingdom not of this world? ; A twofold strategy (A rejection of social discrimination ; A critique of economic injustice ; A mistrust of institutional power ; A repudiation of war and violence) ; Death and resurrection ; Summary.

Chris Marshall writes, "the Bible has had a profound impact on the development of Western culture. So exploring biblical perspectives on justice can help us appreciate some of the convictions and values that have helped shape Western political and judicial thought." Christians also regard the Bible as a uniquely important source of guidance on matters of belief and practice. What the Bible has to say about justice, therefore--both social justice and criminal justice--ought to be of great significance for Christian thought and action today. Yet coming to grips with biblical teaching on justice is by no means easy. Upfront, Marshall addresses the many complexities that surround "justice" in the Bible: the Bible seems to hold conflicting points of view; there is a huge amount of data to deal with; the world of the Bible and our present world are vastly different. Marshall's honest treatment of this subject is direct, yet almost lyrical in tone. He manages a thorny, multi-faceted subject clearly and ultimately singles out the broad areas of theological agreement among the Bible's writers. Highly stimulating. Highly inspirational. -- Provided by publisher.

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