Does human rights need God? / edited by Elizabeth M. Bucar and Barbra Barnett.

Other author Bucar, Elizabeth M.
Other author Barnett, Barbra.
Format Book
Publication InfoGrand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., ©2005.
Descriptionxiii, 391 pages ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Human rights--Religious aspects.
Human rights.
Human Rights.

SeriesThe Eerdmans religion, ethics, and public life series
Eerdmans religion, ethics, and public life series. ^A793984
Contents Introduction : the "why" of human rights / Elizabeth M. Bucar and Barbra Barnett -- Why human rights needs God : a Christian perspective / Max L. Stackhouse -- Human rights and modern Western faith : an Orthodox Christian assessment / Vigen Guroian -- God and human rights in a secular society : a Biblical-Talmudic perspective / David Novak -- Islam and the challenge of democratic commitment / Khaled Abou El Fadl -- Enduring change : Confucianism and the prospect of human rights / Anthony C. Yu -- Natural law and human rights : a conversation / Robert P. George -- Religion, religions, and human rights / Louis Henkin -- The challenge of religious fundamentalism to the liberty and equality rights of women : an analysis under the United Nations charter / Courtney W. Howland -- The Israeli-Palestinian conflict of rights : is God the only problem? / Sari Nusseibeh -- God, the devil, and human rights : the South African perspective / Charles Villa-Vicencio -- What kind of God does human rights require? / Martin Palouš -- Religious freedom : a legacy to reclaim / Robert A. Seiple -- Afterword / Jean Bethke Elshtain.
Review "This consequential volume presents leading scholars, activists, and officials from four continents who dare to discuss the "why" behind human rights. Appraising the current situation from diverse religious perspectives - Jewish, Protestant, Orthodox, Muslim, Confucian, and secular humanist - the contributors openly address the question whether God is a necessary part of human rights. Despite their widely varying commitments and approaches, the authors affirm that an investigation into the "why" of human rights need not devolve into irreconcilable conflict."--Jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 295-391).
Issued in other formOnline version: Does human rights need God? Grand Rapids, Mich. : William B. Eerdmans Pub., ©2005
LCCN 2005050061
ISBN0802829058 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
ISBN9780802829054 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
Standard identifier# 9780802829054