The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible: A Theological Introduction

by J. David Pleins

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J. David Pleins presents a sociological study of the Hebrew Bible, seeking to uncover its social vision by examining biblical statements about social ethics. He does this within the framework provided by Israel's social institutions, the social locations of its actors, and the historical struggles for power and survival that are reflected in the transmission of the texts.

  • ISBN10 0664221750
  • ISBN13 9780664221751
  • Publish Date 1 November 2000
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.