The Bible and Social Justice

Although the cry for justice in human society is an important theme in the Bible, in many church and academic circles action for and discourse about social justice is carried on without a thorough exploration of this theme in Scripture. This volume brings together chapters by experts in the various sections of the Old and New Testaments to give a full spectrum of what the Bible has to say about social justice, and to point to ways forward for Christians seeking to think and act in harmony with God in pursuing social justice in the world today.

About the author

Cynthia Long Westfall is Assistant Professor of New Testament at McMaster Divinity College. Along with her academic work, she has ministered to those who are at risk for homelessness in Denver, Colorado, and Hamilton, Ontario.

Bryan R. Dyer is the coeditor of Paul and Ancient Rhetoric (2015), and currently works for Baker Academic as an Acquisitions Editor.

Product details

• Assisted by: Bryan R. Dyer (Editor), Cynthia Long Westfall (Editor)
• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2016
• EAN: 9781498238076
• ISBN: 978-1-4982-3807-6
• No. of pages: 242
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 14 mm
• Weight: 357 g
• Series: McMaster New Testament Studies; McMaster New Testament Studies Series
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works