Justice rising
Subtitle: the emerging biblical vision
By: John Heagle.
Publisher: Orbis Books
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Maryknoll, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 188
ISBN-13: 9781570758843
Subjects: Christianity and justice -- Catholic Church; Justice -- Biblical teaching
Description: Justice Rising connects biblical themes on social justice to our personal lives, to our relationships, to our religious institutions, and to the communities, local, national, and international, in which we live.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Encountering a God of liberation; title: Justice in an evolving cosmos; title: Turning dreams to ashes; title: The reality of violence and war; title: Confronting violence; title: Refocusing our religious priorities; title: Challenging systems of injustice; title: The hidden violence of civilization; title: Seeking justice; title: The emerging biblical vision; title: Avenging blood; title: Primal forms of justice; title: Protecting the vulnerable; title: God as goal; title: Bearing the pain of others; title: The servant of justice and peace; title: Embodying the justice of God; title: Jesus : the incarnation of God's liberating love; title: Proclaiming the kingdom of God; title: Jesus as goal for humanity; title: Living in solidarity; title: Paul's vision of inclusion; title: Creating the beloved community; title: The tasks of justice today; title: Moving beyond Armageddon; title: The call to responsibility and solidarity; title: Pursuing peace; title: Justice as the nonviolent coming of God.