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In the Whirlwind - God and Humanity in Conflict (Hardcover, New)
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In the Whirlwind - God and Humanity in Conflict (Hardcover, New)
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God deserves obedience simply because he's God-or does he? Inspired
by a passion for biblical as well as constitutional scholarship, in
this bold exploration Yale Law Professor Robert A. Burt
conceptualizes the political theory of the Hebrew and Christian
Bibles. God's authority as expressed in these accounts is not a
given. It is no less inherently problematic and in need of
justification than the legitimacy of secular government. In
recounting the rich narratives of key biblical figures-from Adam
and Eve to Noah, Cain, Abraham, Moses, Job, and Jesus-In the
Whirlwind paints a surprising picture of the ambivalent, mutually
dependent relationship between God and his peoples. Taking the
Hebrew and Christian Bibles as a unified whole, Burt traces God's
relationship with humanity as it evolves from complete harmony at
the outset to continual struggle. In almost every case, God insists
on unconditional obedience, while humanity withholds submission and
holds God accountable for his promises. Contemporary political
theory aims for perfect justice. The Bible, Burt shows, does not
make this assumption. Justice in the biblical account is an
imperfect process grounded in human-and divine-limitation. Burt
suggests that we consider the lessons of this tension as we try to
negotiate the power struggles within secular governments, and also
the conflicts roiling our public and private lives.
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