The sacredness of human life: why an ancient Biblical vision is key to the world's future

David P Gushee

The sacredness of human life: why an ancient Biblical vision is key to the world's future

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A comprehensive examination of the sacredness of human life, encompassing biblical roots, theological elaborations, historical cases, and contemporary ethical perspectives. 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

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Grand Rapids, Mich
Publisher	William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co
Number of pages	461
ISBN (Print)	0802844200, 9780802844200
Publication status	Published - 2013

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 424-440) and indexes

Keywords

Dignity
Dignité
Apologétique
Theological anthropology
Life
Christianity and culture
Apologetics
Anthropologie théologique

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The sacredness of human life: why an ancient Biblical vision is key to the world's future

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