Christianity and Human Rights Influences et Issues
Adeney, Frances S.
Christianity and Human Rights Influences et Issues Frances S. Adeney, Arvind Sharma - U.S.A. State University of New York Press 2007 - 228tr. paperback 24 cm
Contributors to this book explore both positive and negative views of human rights arising from Christian traditions. Among the issues discussed are the sources of ideas on human rights, Christian influences on international human rights covenants and conventions, Christian theology and human rights, the right to change religions, Roman Catholic perspectives, and Christian peace activism and human rights. Christian discourse is juxtaposed with the proposed Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World's Religions, which is included... This book discusses the question of Christianity and human rights in a coherent and sophisticated fashion. It is a vital work with a range of perspectives that elevate the quality of discussion.
9780791469521
Human rights -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Christianity -- Influence
261.7 / A232-F82
Christianity and Human Rights Influences et Issues Frances S. Adeney, Arvind Sharma - U.S.A. State University of New York Press 2007 - 228tr. paperback 24 cm
Contributors to this book explore both positive and negative views of human rights arising from Christian traditions. Among the issues discussed are the sources of ideas on human rights, Christian influences on international human rights covenants and conventions, Christian theology and human rights, the right to change religions, Roman Catholic perspectives, and Christian peace activism and human rights. Christian discourse is juxtaposed with the proposed Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the World's Religions, which is included... This book discusses the question of Christianity and human rights in a coherent and sophisticated fashion. It is a vital work with a range of perspectives that elevate the quality of discussion.
9780791469521
Human rights -- Religious aspects -- Christianity
Christianity -- Influence
261.7 / A232-F82