Marshall, Christopher D.

Crowned with glory and honor : human rights in the biblical tradition / Christopher D. Marshall ; foreword by Glen Stassen. - Telford, PA : Pandora Press, 2001. - 160 p. ; pbk ; 22 cm. - Studies in peace and scripture ; v.6 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-151) and index.

1. What are human rights? --
2. Christian faith and human rights --
3. Creation: human rights originate in creation --
4. Cultural mandate: human rights activate in stewardship --
5. Covenant: human rights are expressed in covenant law --
6. Christ: human rights are sanctified by the incarnation --
7. Church: human rights are comprehended in love and freedom --
8. Consummation: human rights are indicated by the coming kingdom --
9. Conclusion.

9781931038041 (pbk. : alk. paper) 193103804X (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Human rights--Biblical teaching.
Human rights--Religious aspects--Christianity.

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