Social Justice and the Hebrew Bible, Volume One
Social Justice and the Hebrew Bible, Volume One

Author: Norman K. Gottwald

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2016-10-06

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 1498290566

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CONTENTS PART 1: METHODS, MODELS, AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES What Does Sociology Have to Do with The Bible? The Bible and Economic Ethics Social Class as an Analytic and Hermeneutical Category in Biblical Studies Social Class and Ideology in Isaiah 40-55: An Eagletonian Reading Ideology and Ideologies in Israelite Prophecy Periodization, Interactive Power Networks, and Teleogical Constraints in Hebrew Bible Studies Icelandic and Israelite Beginnings: A Comparative Probe Structure and Origin of the Early Israelite and Iroquois "Confederacies" PART 2: TRIBUTES TO COLLEAGUES James Muilenburg: Superlative Teacher David Jobling: Fearless Frontiersman Marvin L. Chaney, Master Social Critic Jack Elliott: Breacher of Boundaries

Social Justice in the Hebrew Bible
Social Justice in the Hebrew Bible

Author: Bruce V. Malchow

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 9780814655238

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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".

Contending for Justice
Contending for Justice

Author: Walter Houston

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2008-01-01

Total Pages: 297

ISBN-13: 0567033546

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A fully revised and updated analysis of the texts on social justice in the Old Testament; highlighting their importance in shaping a Christian theological approach to injustice.

The Book of Jonah
The Book of Jonah

Author: Shmuly Yanklowitz

Publisher: CCAR Press

Published: 2020-03-01

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 0881233617

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The Book of Jonah is a unique text in the Jewish canon. Among the shortest books in the Bible, it is also one of the most mysterious and morally ambiguous. Who is this prophet running from God, hiding at the bottom of the ocean? Why does he struggle with God's mission to save and forgive Israel's enemies? In this volume, Rabbi Dr. Yanklowitz shows that the Book of Jonah delivers a message of human responsibility in a shared world. Illuminating such contemporary ethical issues as animal welfare, incarceration, climate change, weapons of mass destruction, and Jewish-Muslim relations, this social justice commentary urges us to join in repairing a broken world--a call that we, unlike Jonah, must hasten to answer.

The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible
The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible

Author: J. David Pleins

Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press

Published: 2001-01-01

Total Pages: 610

ISBN-13: 9780664221751

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J. David Pleins presents a sociological study of the Hebrew Bible, seeking to uncover its social vision by examining biblical statements about social ethics. He does this within the framework provided by Israel's social institutions, the social locations of its actors, and the historical struggles for power and survival that are reflected in the transmission of the texts.

The Social Justice Torah Commentary
The Social Justice Torah Commentary

Author: Rabbi Barry Block

Publisher: CCAR Press

Published: 2021-12-01

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 0881233846

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What does the Torah have to say about social justice? As the contributors to The Social Justice Torah Commentary demonstrate, a great deal. A diverse array of authors delve deeply into each week's parashah, drawing lessons to inspire tikkun olam. Chapters address key contemporary issues such as racism, climate change, mass incarceration, immigration, disability, women's rights, voting rights, and many more. The result is an indispensable resource for weekly Torah study and for anyone committed to repairing the world. Published by CCAR Press, a division of the Central Conference of American Rabbis

Social Justice in Ancient Israel and in the Ancient Near East
Social Justice in Ancient Israel and in the Ancient Near East

Author: Moshe Weinfeld

Publisher: Hebrew University Magnes Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13:

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In this fascinating and informative work, Weinfeld investigates the ideal of justice in relation to social reforms promoted by Israelite monarchy, the implications of the ideal in individual life, and the theological implications of all aspects of the concept.

He Has Shown You What is Good
He Has Shown You What is Good

Author: H G M Williamson

Publisher: Lutterworth Press

Published: 2012-02-23

Total Pages: 110

ISBN-13: 0718840410

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Can the Old Testament provide relevant principles for modern concepts of social justice? Today citing our human rights is used as recourse for anything and everything. Excessive use has corrupted a defining ideal of mankind. Williamson explores the meaning of Old Testament justice to discover its significance for us today. Concentrating on social justice he unearths the value and relevance of the phrase 'justice and righteousness'. Tracing this phrase and its context within and without the pages of Scripture Williamson elaborates an argument that passes from Abraham to Amos. He expounds a biblical ideal that he argues is not rooted in the legalistic Law of Moses, or necessarily an idealized history, but is a concept that is fluid, constructed in an organic appreciation for natural law. Williamson has written an engaging and highly articulate book that exposes the relevance of the Old Testament as a blueprint for a way of life; a mode of living that developed in accordance with the existence of the ancient Israelite. The ideal maintained a form, as derived from natural law that was applicable to all creeds and ranks, and therefore is potentially relevant for us today.

The Bible and Social Justice
The Bible and Social Justice

Author: Cynthia Long Westfall

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2016-03-10

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1498238076

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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.

Moral Resistance and Spiritual Authority
Moral Resistance and Spiritual Authority

Author: Seth M. Limmer

Publisher: CCAR Press

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 420

ISBN-13: 0881233196

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This foundational new book reminds us of our ancient obligation to bring justice to the world. The essays in this collection explore the spiritual underpinnings of our Jewish commitment to justice, using Jewish text and tradition, as well as contemporary sources and models. Among the topics covered are women's health, LGBTQ rights, healthcare, racial justice, speaking truth to power, and community organizing.