Human rights is one of the most important geopolitical issues in the modern world. Jesus Christ is the centre of Christianity. Yet there exists almost no analysis of the significance of Christology for human rights. This book focuses on the connections. Examination of rights reveals tensions, ambiguities and conflicts. This book constructs a Christology which centres on a Christ of the vulnerable and the margins. It explores the interface between religion, law, politics and violence, East and West, North and South. The history of the use of sacred texts as 'texts of terror' is examined, and theological links to legal and political dimensions explored. Criteria are developed for action to make an effective difference to human rights enforcement and resolution between cultures and religions on rights.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780754652106
eBay Product ID (ePID)
94729117
Product Key Features
Book Title
Christ and Human Rights: the Transformative Engagement
Author
George Newlands
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Theology, Christianity
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
228 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
454g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
George Newlands
Topic Area
Civil Service
Series Title
Theology and Religion in Interdisciplinary Perspective Series