Chris Marshall writes, “the Bible has had a profound impact on the development of Western culture. So exploring biblical perspectives on justice can help us appreciate some of the convictions and values that have helped shape Western political and judicial thought.”
Christians also regard the Bible as a uniquely important source of guidance on matters of belief and practice. What the Bible has to say about justice, therefore—both social justice and criminal justice—ought to be of great significance for Christian thought and action today. Yet coming to grips with biblical teaching on justice is by no means easy. Chapters here include:
What is Justice
Justice in the Biblical Worldview
He Contours of Biblical Justice
Jesus and Justice
Upfront, Marshall addresses the many complexities that surround “justice” in the Bible: the Bible seems to hold conflicting points of view; there is a huge amount of data to deal with; the world of the Bible and our present world are vastly different. Marshall’s honest treatment of this subject is direct, yet almost lyrical in tone. He manages a thorny, multi-faceted subject clearly and ultimately singles out the broad areas of theological agreement among the Bible’s writers. Highly stimulating. Highly inspirational.
Reviews:
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to work towards building Christ’s kingdom on earth. It explains what the term “good trouble” is all about. (Amazon reviewer, 2020)
A thoroughly biblical, illuminating and inspiring book which helped me to better understand God’s conception of justice and how it diverges in many aspects from a modern-day secular understanding. (Amazon reviewer, 2019)
Along with books about social justice from other faiths, this little guide is a great help to people of any faith to figure out how to advance social justice. Great features, like index, and great for group discussions. (Amazon reviewer, 2013)
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