The Sacredness of Human Life
Author | : David P. Gushee |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 481 |
Release | : 2013-01-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780802844200 |
ISBN-13 | : 0802844200 |
Rating | : 4/5 (200 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Sacredness of Human Life by : David P. Gushee
Download or read book The Sacredness of Human Life written by David P. Gushee and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-14 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive examination of the sacredness of human life, encompassing biblical roots, theological elaborations, historical cases, and contemporary ethical perspectives. Gushee argues that viewing human life as sacred is one of the most precious legacies of biblical faith-- albeit one that the church has too often failed to uphold.