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Analyses texts on social justice in the Old Testament and argues that despite their ideological character they may still assist in shaping a Christian theological approach to social and global injustice. This book offers reflections on the value of the Old Testament as a resource in the struggle for justice.

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"'A splendid contribution to a very major issue, a most interesting and thought-provoking study' Richard Coggins, formerly Senior Lecturer in Old Testament Studies, King's College London, UK '[A] marvellous combination of reading everything, being open to the most radical of ideas, but keeping a cool head, a critical spirit, and a desire to discover things in the OT of theological and ethical value.' John Goldingay, David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, California, USA"

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Preface; Preface to the First Edition; 1. Texts and Contexts; 2. The Ancient Social Context; 3. Oppression and the Prophets; 4. Justice and the Patron; 5. Justice and the King; 6. Justice and the People; 7. The God of Justice; 8. The Old Testament: A Resource in the Struggle for Justice.

Contending for Justice Ideologies and Theologies of Social Justice in the Old Testament Library of Hebrew BibleOld Testament Studies

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      Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
      Published 1/14/2008 12:11:00 AM
      ISBN-13 9780567033543
      978-0567033543
      ISBN-10 0567033546
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      Christianity Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts Old Testaments

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Analyses texts on social justice in the Old Testament and argues that despite their ideological character they may still assist in shaping a Christian theological approach to social and global injustice. This book offers reflections on the value of the Old Testament as a resource in the struggle for justice.

      Trade Review
      "'A splendid contribution to a very major issue, a most interesting and thought-provoking study' Richard Coggins, formerly Senior Lecturer in Old Testament Studies, King's College London, UK '[A] marvellous combination of reading everything, being open to the most radical of ideas, but keeping a cool head, a critical spirit, and a desire to discover things in the OT of theological and ethical value.' John Goldingay, David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, California, USA"

      Table of Contents
      Preface; Preface to the First Edition; 1. Texts and Contexts; 2. The Ancient Social Context; 3. Oppression and the Prophets; 4. Justice and the Patron; 5. Justice and the King; 6. Justice and the People; 7. The God of Justice; 8. The Old Testament: A Resource in the Struggle for Justice.

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