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TitleThe Sacredness of human life : Why an ancient Biblical vision is key to the world's future
AuthorGushee, David P.
Call No241.697 GUS
CollectionNon Fiction
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International Standard Book Number 9780802844200
Dewey Decimal Classification Number 241.697 GUS
Personal Name Gushee, David P.
Title Statement The Sacredness of human life : Why an ancient Biblical vision is key to the world's future
Imprint Grand Rapids, Michigan : Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2013.
Physical Description 461p.
General Note Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Summary, Etc. Publisher's description. This authoritative book is the most comprehensive examination ever of the sacredness of human life. Never before has one volume explored this subject in such a multifaceted way, encompassing biblical roots, theological elaborations, historical cases, and contemporary ethical perspectives. Tracing the concept of the sacredness of human life from Scripture through church history to the present day, David Gushee argues that viewing human life as sacred is one of the most precious legacies of biblical faith, albeit one that the church has too often failed to uphold. Besides providing a masterful historical survey, Gushee's discussion covers the many current ethical challenges and perspectives that will impact the survival and flourishing of human life, including biotechnology, the death penalty, abortion, human rights, nuclear weapons, just war theory, women's rights, and creation care. Gushee's Sacredness of Human Life is a game-changing book that will set the standard for all future discussions of this key ethical concept.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term THEOLOGICAL ANTHROPOLOGY - CHRISTIANITY.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term DIGNITY - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term LIFE - RELIGIOUS ASPECTS - CHRISTIANITY.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term APOLOGETICS.
Subject Added Entry - Topical Term CHRISTIANITY AND CULTURE.