The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible: A Theological Introduction

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.

Author: J. David Pleins
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Published: 11/01/2000
Pages: 592
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.02w x 1.29d
ISBN: 9780664221751

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2001 pg. 1977

About the Author
Pleins, J. David: - J. David Pleins is Professor of Religious Studies at Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. He is an associate editor of The Anchor Bible Dictionary.