Justice for All: How the Jewish Bible Revolutionized Ethics (JPS Essential Judaism)

Synopsis

Demonstrates How The Jewish Bible Radically Changed The Course Of Ethical Thought And As A Result Has Had Enormous Influence On Later Jewish Thought And Law, As Well As On Christianity And The Development Of Modern Western Civilization-- 1. The Jewish Bible's Unique Understanding Of God: The Ethical Relationship Of God To The World And Humanity -- 2. The Revelation At Sinai: Ethical Implications Of The God-israel Relationship -- 3. Providing For The Disadvantaged: The Stranger, The Poor, The Widow, And The Orphan (with A Note On Slavery) -- 4. The Primacy Of Morality Over Ritual: A Prophetic Innovation -- 5. The Requirement Of Return: The Development Of Repentance From Torah To Prophecy (with A Note On Theodicy) -- 6. The Establishment Of Hope: The Prophetic Promise Of Redemption. Jeremiah Unterman. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.