The social teachings of the prophets and Jesus /

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 343-347.

pt. 1 The social ideals of the pre-exilic prophets -- Moses' assertion of the rights of the industrially oppressed -- The democratic principles for which Ahijah and Elijah contended -- The social teachings of the early prophetic story-tellers -- Amos's interpretation of the responsibilities of the rich and ruling classes -- Hosea's analysis of the forces that destroy and upbuild society -- The social ideals of the statesman Isaiah -- Micah the tribune of the common people -- The social reformers of the seventh century -- The social principles embodied in the prophetic code of Deuteronomy -- pt. 2 The social ideals of the exilic and post-exilic prophets and sages -- Israel's mature political ideals -- The growth of Israel's missionary attitude toward all nations -- The second Isaiah's ideal of social service --The social teachings of the wise -- The good neighbour and citizen according to the wise -- The social philosophy of Hillel and John the Baptist -- pt. 3 The social ideals of Jesus -- Jesus' approach to the social problem -- Jesus' aims and methods as a social teacher -- The characteristics of the Christian citizen -- Jesus' appreciation of the social values and recreation and popular amusements -- Jesus' economic teachings -- Jesus' teachings regarding the family -- Jesus' teachings regarding the state -- The rule or kingdom of God -- pt. 4 The social ideals of Jesus' followers -- The social life of the early Christian communities -- Paul's social and economic teachings -- Paul's ideal of Christian citizenship -- The adoption of Jesus' social principles during the first Christian century -- The application of the social teachings of the prophets and Jesus.

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