Pleins, J. David <br/><br/>
The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible  A Theological Introduction 
J. David Pleins (John David Pleins) 
 - U.S.A.  Westminster John Knox Press  2001 
 - 592tr.  paperback, illustrations  24cm 
<br/><br/> 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.  Each major section of the Hebrew Bible is investigated through the lens of a representative scripture passage. This clear and comprehensive introduction reveals the rich mosaic of social visions in ancient Israel. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780664221751, 0664221750 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Sociology, Biblical<br/>Bible -- Old Testament -- Criticism, interpretation, etc, Jewish
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>221.6  / P724-J65