Christianity and human rights
an introduction
By John Witte
Christianity has profoundly shaped the foundation of human rights as we understand them today. In this comprehensive exploration, John Witte examines how the fusion of Jewish, Greek, and Roman wisdom with the revolutionary teachings of Christ and St. Paul gave birth to fundamental concepts that underpin our modern understanding of human dignity, equality, liberty, and democratic principles.
This scholarly collection delves into Christianity's pivotal role in developing the legal frameworks that govern public, private, criminal, and procedural rights across Western societies and beyond. Through the lenses of jurisprudence, theology, philosophy, and history, distinguished contributors illuminate how Christian thought has influenced specific areas of human rights, including the protection of women, children, and the natural environment.
The book offers an honest and balanced perspective, acknowledging both Christianity's remarkable contributions to human rights development and the church's own struggles and failures in upholding these ideals throughout history. With a foreword by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and insights from leading scholars, this work provides readers with a thorough understanding of the complex relationship between Christian faith and human rights advocacy.
For those seeking to understand how spiritual traditions intersect with social justice, this volume reveals the ongoing dialogue between Christianity and human rights movements, showing how both continue to challenge and transform each other in contemporary society.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Understand spiritual ethics
- ✓ Explore Mänskliga rättigheter
- ✓ Explore Influence
- ✓ Explore Religiösa aspekter
- ✓ Explore Human rights
- ✓ Explore 86.81 human rights
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Christianity
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Details
- Published
- 2010
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780521194419
- ISBN-10
- 0521194415
- Pages
- 390
- Language
- EN
