The Sacredness of Human Life

Why an Ancient Biblical Vision Is Key to the World's Future

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Theology, Ethics, Christianity, Church, Church & State, Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
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Author: Gushee, David P. ISBN: 9781467437509
Publisher: Eerdmans Publishing Co. Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company Language: English
Author: Gushee, David P.
ISBN: 9781467437509
Publisher: Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Language: English

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, Gushees 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, womens rights, and creation care.

Gushees Sacredness of Human Life is a game-changing book that will set the standard for all future discussions of this key ethical concept.

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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, Gushees 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, womens rights, and creation care.

Gushees Sacredness of Human Life is a game-changing book that will set the standard for all future discussions of this key ethical concept.

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