Monotheism and Social Justice

Klappentext "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"-- Zusammenfassung 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. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. Tyranny or Justice? The Debate; 2. The Prophets Demand Justice on Behalf of 'The One God'; 3. Laws Seek Justice on Behalf of 'The One God'; 4. The Relationship of Monotheism to Social Justice.

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• Authors: Robert Karl Gnuse, Robert Karl (Loyola University Gnuse, Gnuse Robert Karl
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2023
• EAN: 9781009223317
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0922331-7
• No. of pages: 75
• Series: Elements in Religion and Monot; Elements in Religion and Monotheism
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / Religious, BIBLES / General, RELIGION / Philosophy, Social discrimination & inequality, Philosophy of religion, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Old Testaments, Social discrimination and social justice