Monotheism and forgiveness / S. Mark Heim.

Author/creator Heim, S. Mark author.
Format Book
PublicationCambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2022.
Copyright Datecu2022
Description66 pages ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesCambridge elements. Elements in religion and monotheism, 2631-3006
Cambridge elements. Elements in religion and monotheism. ^A1418187
Contents Introduction -- 1. Forbearance and forgiveness -- 2. Forgiveness within and among the Abrahamic monotheisms -- 3. Forgiveness and human community -- Conclusion -- References.
Abstract "Forgiveness is a hallmark teaching within monotheistic religions. This Element introduces the topic in three ways. First, it considers the extent to which forgiveness is specific to or constituted by monotheistic beliefs, by comparison with analogous teaching and practice in Buddhism. Second, the most extensive section explores the grammar of forgiveness shared across the Abrahamic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- elements of repentance, intercession, and eschatological deferral. This section identifies some of the divergent tendencies or emphases on this topic among those traditions. The third section addresses the role of forgiveness and monotheistic religions in human cultural evolution and the emergence of eusociality. The aim is to provide the reader with an introductory view of monotheism and forgiveness from a comparative religious example, from an internal examination of Abrahamic traditions, and from a developmental, secular perspective"-- Page 4 of cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages [63]-66).
ISBN9781108737746
ISBN1108737749 (pbk.)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Order on Demand Title Order On Demand ✔ Available Click to order this title