These nine essays challenge our understanding of the Bible and
compel us to rethink how theology should be applied in the context
of the human condition. They confront the reality of everyday life,
from the status of patriarchy, gender equality and egalitarianism,
to mobility and employment, human trafficking and modern day
slavery, to social security, land rights and the displacement of
the urban poor, to community participation in decision-making and
development, and to the appropriate origins, foundations and norms
in the advocacy for and promotion of human rights values. In the
quest to speak truth to power, what should be the proper role of
Christian counter-culture in the engagement amongst Scripture,
human rights, justice, fairness and political systems? Be prepared
for an upending of conventional views, an upsetting of traditional
values, and an unseating from our comfort zones.Andrew KhooAdvocate
and Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya in Malaysia, Co-Chair
Human Rights Committee, Bar Council of Malaysia, 2011-2018,
Chancellor (Legal Advisor) to the Anglican Bishop of West Malaysia
(2001-present), Chancellor to the Anglican Archbishop of South East
Asia (2012-2020)
Where Human Rights & Biblical Justice Meet is a wonderful, stirring
and challenging collection of essays. The contributors take
Biblical teaching thousands of years old and really wrestle with it
and apply it to very real, raw and live current situations of
injustice and human rights abuses in our world today. They find
challenge, wisdom, hope and power for us as the church/Christians
seek to shine God's truth and life and bring change into some of
the world's darkest situations of injustice.Paul CookHead of
Advocacy, Tearfund UK
These essays provide a firsthand insight into a wide range of human
rights issues from Nepal to Indonesia. They would be a useful
resource to anyone looking to respond, to complex problems that
nations face, with God's heart and wisdom.Tehmina Arora General
Secretary, Christian Legal Association of India
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