The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible: A Theological Introduction
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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The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible: A Theological Introduction
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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The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible: A Theological Introduction

The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible: A Theological Introduction

by J. David Pleins
The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible: A Theological Introduction

The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible: A Theological Introduction

by J. David Pleins

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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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780664221751
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date: 11/01/2000
Edition description: 1 ED
Pages: 592
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.22(d)

About the Author

J. David Pleins is Professor of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. He is an associate editor of The Anchor Bible Dictionary.
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