Justice: A Biblical Perspective

by Carol J. Dempsey

Focusing on concepts and themes as they relate to the comprehensive view of justice contained in the Old and New Testaments, Justice: A Biblical Perspective brings together various passages to give the historical and literary context. Dempsey sets a clear definition of justice and its relationship to compassion, two virtues that lead to liberation. While drawing readers' attention to the dilemma of justice and violence, Dempsey also introduces readers to an understanding of how the ancient Israelite and early Christian cultures and worldviews influenced the shaping of the Old and New Testaments, and how contemporary readers must appropriate biblical literature in relation to the contemporary global, religious, and social contexts in which the texts are now heard. Justice also emphasizes how the Bible can provide a view of justice for all creation on earth-both human and nonhuman.

135 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2008

About the author

Carol Dempsey, O.P is Professor of Biblical Studies at the University of Portland. Dr. Dempsey has expertise in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible, as well as extensive knowledgeable of the biblical languages. Among her major publications are Isaiah: God's Poet of Light (Chalice Press, 2010), Justice: A Biblical Perspective (Chalice Press, 2008), and Jeremiah: Preacher of Grace, Poet of Truth (The Liturgical Press, 2007). She recently published a series of eighteen lectures on CDs, Understanding Old Testament Prophets (NowYouKnowMedia, 2010).

Dr. Dempsey is the lead editor and a contributor to the interdisciplinary series for Orbis Books, Theology in Dialogue. She also serves on the editorial board for The Journal of Catholic Higher Education and Dominican Studies. She has been a Dominican for thirty-five years and has two little parrotlets, Kelli Mae and Kristi Belle and a zebra finch, Holly.

Education
Ph.D., Catholic University of America
M.A., St. Louis University
B.A., Caldwell College

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