Monotheism, Biblical Traditions, and Race Relations

The Hebrew Bible and the New Testament contain diverse aspects of monotheism, with inclusive monotheism fostering race relations and exclusive monotheism harming them. Contemporary biblical interpretations explore the Bible's teachings on monotheistic faith and race/ethnicity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 75 pages
Publication date: 03 March 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

The Hebrew Bible presents a multifaceted tapestry of theistic beliefs, with monotheistic faith standing as a prominent theme. However, the New Testament predominantly upholds and continues the Jewish tradition of monotheism. This Element delves into various facets of monotheism within the Hebrew Bible and their profound implications for inter-racial relations. Furthermore, it explores the monotheistic faith articulated in the New Testament writings and its profound impact on inter-racial relationships, encompassing the teachings of Jesus and the apostolic mission of Paul.

While inclusive monotheism promotes harmonious race relations, exclusive monotheism can harm them. This Element also engages with contemporary biblical interpretations regarding the Bible, monotheistic faith, and race/ethnicity, shedding light on their relevance and significance in today's world.

In the Hebrew Bible, various aspects of theism exist, though monotheistic faith stands out. The New Testament largely continues with Jewish monotheism. This Element examines diverse aspects of monotheism in the Hebrew Bible and their implications for others or race relations. Also, it investigates monotheistic faith in the New Testament writings and its impact on race relations, including the work of Jesus and Paul's apostolic mission.

While inclusive monotheism fosters race relations, exclusive monotheism harms race relations. This Element also engages contemporary biblical interpretations about the Bible, monotheistic faith, and race/ethnicity.

The Hebrew Bible presents a multifaceted tapestry of theistic beliefs, with monotheistic faith standing as a prominent theme. However, the New Testament predominantly upholds and continues the Jewish tradition of monotheism. This Element delves into various facets of monotheism within the Hebrew Bible and their profound implications for inter-racial relations. Furthermore, it explores the monotheistic faith articulated in the New Testament writings and its profound impact on inter-racial relationships, encompassing the teachings of Jesus and the apostolic mission of Paul.

While inclusive monotheism promotes harmonious race relations, exclusive monotheism can harm them. This Element also engages with contemporary biblical interpretations regarding the Bible, monotheistic faith, and race/ethnicity, shedding light on their relevance and significance in today's world.

Weight: 100g
Dimension: 151 x 226 x 9 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108984805
Edition number: New ed