Crowned With Glory and HonorHuman Rights in the Biblical Tradition Studies in Peace and Scripture Series, Vol. 6 |
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"The book I have been waiting for since I made the commitment to be a Christian who stands for peace and justice. Marshall builds the bridge between the secular language of human rights and biblical perspectives on shalom that has been sorely lacking. Christian activists who have been hesitant to bring their faith into the picture should read this book, as should human rights advocates wondering how to persuade Christians to get on board. It may not be the longest book you read this year, but it could be the most important." --Mary H. Schertz, Professor of New Testament, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary
This book, likely to become a classic in its field, proposes that Christian faith has much to say about human rights and that biblical values make key contributions to contemporary understandings of human rights.
"A wonderful book. It will be enormously helpful to Christians who love ‘the least of these’" (Matt 25:45). --Glen Stassen, Lewis Smedes Professor of Ethics, Fuller Theological Seminary
About the Author
Chris Marshall, Auckland, New Zealand, is a theologian with a keen interest in how biblical perspectives can inform contemporary ethical debates. He received his Ph.D. from the University of London and has studied at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and Eastern Mennonite University.