Capital punishment and the Bible
By: Gardner C. Hanks.
Publisher: Herald Press
Published: 2002
Place of publication: Scottdale, Pa
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
Subjects: Capital punishment -- Biblical teaching.; Capital punishment -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Description: "This book goes beyond proof-text arguments to examine biblical statements about capital punishment in their historical contexts and for present meaning. Does the use of capital punishment in the USA meet Old Testament standards for fairness? How did Jesus and the early church extend God's love in restorative justice? Hanks convincingly shows that the use of the death penalty is not consistent with Jesus' call for love and forgiveness." --from back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 269-277) and indexes.