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Who are the real chosen people? : the meaning of chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
- Title
- Who are the real chosen people? : the meaning of chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam / Reuven Firestone.
- Author
- Firestone, Reuven, 1952-
- Publication
- Woodstock, Vt. : SkyLight Paths Pub., 2008.
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Details
- Description
- x, 158 p.; 24 cm.
- Series Statement
- [The Center for Religious Inquiry series]
- Uniform Title
- Center for Religious Inquiry series.
- Subjects
- Note
- Series statement taken from jacket.
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-158) and index.
- Contents
- Introduction: The language of chosenness -- In the beginning-- -- Chosenness in the ancient Near East -- Best practice models and religious success -- Chosenness and covenant in the New Testament -- Chosenness and covenant in the Qur'an -- Chosenness and covenant in rabbinic literature -- The merit of the ancients -- The legacy of chosenness -- Does redemption require election? -- Conclusion: Retaining our uniqueness while affirming the other.
- Call Number
- JFE 09-1776
- ISBN
- 9781594732485 (hardcover)
- 1594732485 (hardcover)
- LCCN
- 2008026836
- OCLC
- 227032975
- vendorOCN227032975
- Author
- Firestone, Reuven, 1952-
- Title
- Who are the real chosen people? : the meaning of chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam / Reuven Firestone.
- Imprint
- Woodstock, Vt. : SkyLight Paths Pub., 2008.
- Edition
- Hardcover ed.
- Series
- [The Center for Religious Inquiry series]Center for Religious Inquiry series.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-158) and index.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 09-1776