The Sacredness of Human Life
Subtitle: Why an Ancient Biblical Vision Is Key to the World's Future
Publisher: Eerdmans
Published: Jan 14, 2013
Format: hardcover
Number of pages: 477
ISBN-13: 9780802844200
Description: A comprehensive examination of the sacredness of human life, encompassing biblical roots, theological elaborations, historical cases, and contemporary ethical perspectives. Gushee argues that viewing human life as sacred is one of the most precious legacies of biblical-- albeit one that the church has too often failed to uphold.
Notes: Source title: The Sacredness of Human Life: Why an Ancient Biblical Vision Is Key to the World's Future