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Monotheism and social justice / Robert Karl Gnuse.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Gnuse, Robert Karl, 1947- author.
- Series:
- Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and monotheism 2631-3014.
- Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and monotheism, 2631-3014
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Social justice--Religious aspects--Judaism.
- Social justice.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (67 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
- Place of Publication:
- Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2023.
- 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.
- Notes:
- Also issued in print: 2023.
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (viewed on July 6, 2023).
- Other Format:
- Print version :
- ISBN:
- 9781009223300
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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