Monotheism and social justice:

The rise of monotheistic religious faith in ancient Israel and post-exilic Judaism inspired the imperative for social justice on behalf of the poor and the oppressed. Though some authors have maintained that monotheism inspires tyranny, this author maintains that real monotheistic faith affirms just...

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Main Author: Gnuse, Robert Karl 1947- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2023
Series:Cambridge elements
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Summary:The rise of monotheistic religious faith in ancient Israel and post-exilic Judaism inspired the imperative for social justice on behalf of the poor and the oppressed. Though some authors have maintained that monotheism inspires tyranny, this author maintains that real monotheistic faith affirms justice and human equality. This can be evidenced by a consideration of the Old Testament prophets and Law. Especially with the law we may observe a progression in the attempt to provide increasing rights for the poor and the oppressed
Item Description:Also issued in print: 2023. - Includes bibliographical references
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (67 Seiten)
ISBN:9781009223300
DOI:10.1017/9781009223300

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