{"product_id":"the-sacredness-of-human-life-why-an-ancient-biblical-vision-is-key-to-the-worlds-future-paperback","title":"The Sacredness of Human Life: Why an Ancient Biblical Vision Is Key to the World's Future - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid P. Gushee\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis authoritative book is the most comprehensive examination ever of the sacredness of human life. Never before has one volume explored this subject in such a multifaceted way, encompassing biblical roots, theological elaborations, historical cases, and contemporary ethical perspectives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTracing the concept of the sacredness of human life from Scripture through church history to the present day, David Gushee argues that viewing human life as sacred is one of the most precious legacies of biblical faith -- albeit one that the church has too often failed to uphold. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBesides providing a masterful historical survey, Gushee's discussion covers the many current ethical challenges and perspectives that will impact the survival and flourishing of human life, including biotechnology, the death penalty, abortion, human rights, nuclear weapons, just war theory, women's rights, and creation care. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGushee's \u003ci\u003eSacredness of Human Life\u003c\/i\u003e is a game-changing book that will set the standard for all future discussions of this key ethical concept.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid P. Gushee\u003c\/b\u003e is Distinguished University Professor of Christian Ethics at Mercer University and Chair of Christian Social Ethics at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam\/IBTS. One of the world's leading Christian ethicists, he is the author or editor of more than twenty-five books, including \u003ci\u003eChanging Our Mind, After Evangelicalism, Kingdom Ethics, Still Christian, Righteous Gentiles of the Holocaust\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Sacredness of Human Life\u003c\/i\u003e. Gushee is also a frequent speaker, \u003ci\u003eKingdom Ethics\u003c\/i\u003e podcaster, and activist. He and his wife, Jeanie, live in Atlanta, Georgia. Visit davidpgushee.com or @dpgushee on social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 477\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.06 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 14, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52725321302323,"sku":"9780802883292","price":51.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/pMZ32usBCU9780802883292.webp?v=1763708371","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-sacredness-of-human-life-why-an-ancient-biblical-vision-is-key-to-the-worlds-future-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}