Justice
Subtitle: the biblical challenge
By: Walter J. Houston.
Publisher: Equinox Pub.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; Oakville
Language: eng
Number of pages: 155
ISBN-13: 9781845538873; 9781845538880
Subjects: Bible -- Criticism, interpretation, etc; Social justice -- Biblical teaching; Social justice -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Description: Houston, a British minister and Biblical scholar, sees the Bible as a guide for creating justice in human life. He refutes the old adage that "life isn't fair" by stating that it should be and that Christians can find the keys to ending inequality in both the Old and New Testaments. He is well aware that a literal reading turns up what seem to be conflicting directions, however, Houston understands the history of the writing of the Bible and cautions the reader against a too facile interpretation, especially in one of the many translations. Throughout, he stresses the common thread of brotherhood and responsibility for others, as well as forgiveness and atonement. He sees the beliefs about human fairness expressed in the Bible as applicable to all people today.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Justice and the Bible; title: The ancient social contexts; title: The story of creation: justice as cosmic order; title: The story of the Exodus: justice as faithfulness; title: The story of Israel: justice as a community of equals; title: The story of Jesus: justice in practice; title: The story of our world; title: Our story: doing justice in our world.