Jr, John Witte

Christianity and Human Rights: An Introduction

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ISBN 13:
9780521143745
author:
Jr, John Witte
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Cambridge University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2010
Pages:
400
Dimensions:
22.4 x 15.2 x 2.2 cm
Genre:
Ethics
Condition:
New
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£37.10

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Christianity and Human Rights: An Introduction explores how Christian teachings influenced the development of modern human rights. By combining Jewish, Greek, and Roman ideas with the radical new teachings of Christ and St Paul, Christianity helped shape key concepts such as dignity, equality, liberty, and democracy.

The book examines these Christian contributions to human rights through various disciplines, including jurisprudence, theology, philosophy, and history. It also addresses the church's own challenges in upholding human rights ideals. With contributions from leading scholars, this authoritative treatment provides insight into how Christianity has shaped human rights in the past and continues to influence them today.

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