Gnuse, Robert Karl
Trajectories of Justice
- ISBN 13:
- 9781498223355
- author:
- Gnuse, Robert Karl
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cascade Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 204
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, General, Religion,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Bible proclaims a message of liberation, elevating the rights of slaves, the poor, and women. In this thought-provoking exploration, Robert Karl Gnuse examines what the Bible says about these often-marginalized groups. Critics of the Bible may claim it condones slavery and patriarchalism, but Gnuse argues that the biblical authors were ahead of their time in understanding human rights and democratic values. A closer reading of the text reveals a more nuanced picture, one that challenges those who use the Bible to justify oppression today. Gnuse also tackles the question of homosexuality, arguing that certain passages are often misinterpreted. By examining the historical context of these texts, Gnuse sheds new light on the complex and multifaceted nature of justice in the Bible.
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