The Concept of Justice in Judaism, Christianity and Islam

The concept of justice is a fundamental tenet of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, exerting a profound influence on their respective theological, ethical, and social perspectives. The pursuit of a just world is a central concern of these religions, with a particular emphasis on human responsibility, compassion, and mercy. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the understanding of justice in each one of the three religions, elucidating the similarities and differences between them. Each chapter provides perspectives on justice in the respective holy scriptures, as well as key classical and traditional views on the topics of divine-human relations and social and political justice issues. Additionally, modern interpretations are presented, including the tension between freedom and religious duties and responsibilities of individuals and among societies. Given the paucity of literature on this topic, this book offers a rare and essential contribution to understanding justice in the context of the monotheistic faiths.

About the author

Catharina Rachik and Georges Tamer, FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany.

Summary

The concept of justice is a fundamental tenet of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, exerting a profound influence on their respective theological, ethical, and social perspectives. The pursuit of a just world is a central concern of these religions, with a particular emphasis on human responsibility, compassion, and mercy. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the understanding of justice in each one of the three religions, elucidating the similarities and differences between them. Each chapter provides perspectives on justice in the respective holy scriptures, as well as key classical and traditional views on the topics of divine-human relations and social and political justice issues. Additionally, modern interpretations are presented, including the tension between freedom and religious duties and responsibilities of individuals and among societies. Given the paucity of literature on this topic, this book offers a rare and essential contribution to understanding justice in the context of the monotheistic faiths.

Product details

• Assisted by: Catharina Rachik (Editor), Tamer (Editor), Georges Tamer (Editor)
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.08.2025
• EAN: 9783110560626
• ISBN: 978-3-11-056062-6
• No. of pages: 218
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 12 mm x 232 mm
• Weight: 338 g
• Series: Key Concepts in Interreligious Discourses
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Gerechtigkeit, Rechtfertigung, soziale Gerechtigkeit, Interreligiöse Beziehungen, Interreligiosität, Philosophy, Social Justice, REL051000 RELIGION / Philosophy, REL000000 RELIGION / General, HIS022000 HISTORY / Jewish, REL067070 RELIGION / Christian Theology / Ethics, REL028000 RELIGION / Ethics, PHI000000 PHILOSOPHY / General, PHI005000 PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy, REL037060 RELIGION / Islam / Theology, REL037000 RELIGION / Islam / General, Interreligiosity, REL040090 RELIGION / Judaism / Theology, vindication