The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible
| Author | : J. David Pleins |
| Publisher | : Westminster John Knox Press |
| Total Pages | : 610 |
| Release | : 2001-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0664221750 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780664221751 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (751 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible by : J. David Pleins
Download or read book The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible written by J. David Pleins and published by Westminster John Knox Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. David Pleins presents a sociological study of the Hebrew Bible, seeking to uncover its social vision by examining biblical statements about social ethics. He does this within the framework provided by Israel's social institutions, the social locations of its actors, and the historical struggles for power and survival that are reflected in the transmission of the texts.
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