The Bible and Social Justice

The Bible and Social Justice
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Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781498238076
ISBN-13 : 1498238076
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis The Bible and Social Justice by : Cynthia Long Westfall

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.

Why Social Justice Is Not Biblical Justice: An Urgent Appeal to Fellow Christians in a Time of Social Crisis

Why Social Justice Is Not Biblical Justice: An Urgent Appeal to Fellow Christians in a Time of Social Crisis
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Publisher : Credo House Publishers
Total Pages : 266
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ISBN-10 : 1625861761
ISBN-13 : 9781625861764
Rating : 4/5 (61 Downloads)

Synopsis Why Social Justice Is Not Biblical Justice: An Urgent Appeal to Fellow Christians in a Time of Social Crisis by : Scott David Allen

Prepare yourself to defend the truth against the greatest worldview threat of our generation. In recent years, a set of ideas rooted in postmodernism and neo-Marxist critical theory have merged into a comprehensive worldview. Labeled "social justice" by its advocates, it has radically redefined the popular understanding of justice. It purports to value equality and diversity and to champion the cause of the oppressed. Yet far too many Christians have little knowledge of this ideology, and consequently, don't see the danger. Many evangelical leaders confuse ideological social justice with biblical justice. Of course, justice is a deeply biblical idea, but this new ideology is far from biblical. It is imperative that Christ-followers, tasked with blessing their nations, wake up to the danger, and carefully discern the difference between Biblical justice and its destructive counterfeit. This book aims to replace confusion with clarity by holding up the counterfeit worldview and the Biblical worldview side-by-side, showing how significantly they differ in their core presuppositions. It challenges Christians to not merely denounce the false worldview, but offer a better alternative-the incomparable Biblical worldview, which shapes cultures marked by genuine justice, mercy, forgiveness, social harmony, and human dignity.

Social Justice in the Hebrew Bible

Social Justice in the Hebrew Bible
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Publisher : Liturgical Press
Total Pages : 114
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ISBN-10 : 0814655238
ISBN-13 : 9780814655238
Rating : 4/5 (38 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Justice in the Hebrew Bible by : Bruce V. Malchow

Malchow demonstrates that Israel did not originate the concept of social justice. Rather, it drew its resources for overcoming injustice from Near Eastern thought on the subject. By combining its own ideas of social justice with those of its neighbors, Israel's people fought injustice with what was "new" and what was "old".

Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth

Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth
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Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Total Pages : 282
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ISBN-10 : 9780310119494
ISBN-13 : 0310119499
Rating : 4/5 (94 Downloads)

Synopsis Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth by : Thaddeus J. Williams

God does not suggest, he commands that we do justice. Social justice is not optional for the Christian. All injustice affects others, so talking about justice that isn't social is like talking about water that isn't wet or a square with no right angles. But the Bible's call to seek justice is not a call to superficial, kneejerk activism. We are not merely commanded to execute justice, but to "truly execute justice." The God who commands us to seek justice is the same God who commands us to "test everything" and "hold fast to what is good." Drawing from a diverse range of theologians, sociologists, artists, and activists, Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, by Thaddeus Williams, makes the case that we must be discerning if we are to "truly execute justice" as Scripture commands. Not everything called "social justice" today is compatible with a biblical vision of a better world. The Bible offers hopeful and distinctive answers to deep questions of worship, community, salvation, and knowledge that ought to mark a uniquely Christian pursuit of justice. Topics addressed include: Racism Sexuality Socialism Culture War Abortion Tribalism Critical Theory Identity Politics Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth also brings in unique voices to talk about their experiences with these various social justice issues, including: Michelle-Lee Barnwall Suresh Budhaprithi Eddie Byun Freddie Cardoza Becket Cook Bella Danusiar Monique Duson Ojo Okeye Edwin Ramirez Samuel Sey Neil Shenvi Walt Sobchak In Confronting Injustice without Compromising Truth, Thaddeus Williams transcends our religious and political tribalism and challenges readers to discover what the Bible and the example of Jesus have to teach us about justice. He presents a compelling vision of justice for all God's image-bearers that offers hopeful answers to life's biggest questions.

The Social Justice Bible Challenge

The Social Justice Bible Challenge
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Publisher : Bible Challenge
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0880284501
ISBN-13 : 9780880284509
Rating : 4/5 (01 Downloads)

Synopsis The Social Justice Bible Challenge by : Marek Zabriskie

"The poor are on God's heart and should be on ours. We are called to fight poverty and injustice wherever we find it." --The Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie, Founder, The Bible Challenge

Generous Justice

Generous Justice
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Publisher : Penguin Books
Total Pages : 265
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ISBN-10 : 9781594486074
ISBN-13 : 1594486077
Rating : 4/5 (74 Downloads)

Synopsis Generous Justice by : Timothy Keller

Keller explores a life of justice empowered by an experience of grace.

Social Justice Jesus: Justice, Mercy, and Faith as Presented in the Sermon on the Mount

Social Justice Jesus: Justice, Mercy, and Faith as Presented in the Sermon on the Mount
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Publisher : None
Total Pages : 422
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ISBN-10 : 1736437127
ISBN-13 : 9781736437124
Rating : 4/5 (27 Downloads)

Synopsis Social Justice Jesus: Justice, Mercy, and Faith as Presented in the Sermon on the Mount by : Edward S. Georgeson

This book is available in two different cover designs. This ISBN is assigned to a cover featuring a dark cross/scale combination silhouetted against a sunset. It also uses a larger font size of 14 points for those who prefer a larger font edition. This book is an in-depth look at the literal meanings of Jesus' epic Sermon on the Mount. The book demonstrates how Jesus uses Old Testament themes, laws, and prophetic writings to support a message of charity, justice, mercy, and faith in God as the tenets for entrance into the kingdom of heaven, which he came to proclaim. The message is placed in the context of the people of his day (his audience), not in the modernized context of today's Christianity. However, the book demonstrates that Jesus' message of 2,000 years ago is just as valuable to today's society. Book length is 420 pages. Trim size is 6X9 inches.

Do Justice

Do Justice
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Publisher : Do Justice Books
Total Pages : 148
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ISBN-10 : 1737046008
ISBN-13 : 9781737046004
Rating : 4/5 (08 Downloads)

Synopsis Do Justice by : Stephen Allred

Should Christians care about social justice? What does the Bible teach about corporate responsibility for societal sin? How can Christians lead the way in healing the racial divide in America? Can secular government play a legitimate role in regulating wealth and alleviating poverty?Does the message of Revelation's three angels have a connection to biblical social justice? In Do Justice: The Case for Biblical Social Justice, Stephen Allred examines biblical principles to answer these questions - and more - in a quest to understand biblical social justice.

Informing the Future

Informing the Future
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Publisher : Paulist Press
Total Pages : 292
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ISBN-10 : 0809140926
ISBN-13 : 9780809140923
Rating : 4/5 (26 Downloads)

Synopsis Informing the Future by : Joseph A. Grassi

Grassi takes readers back to the New Testament to explore the place of social justice--the just distribution of economic, social and cultural resources to all people--as envisioned and practiced in its pages.

Social justice in the Bible

Social justice in the Bible
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 124
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ISBN-10 : 9715010776
ISBN-13 : 9789715010771
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis Social justice in the Bible by : Herman Hendrickx