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Who are the real chosen people? : the meaning of chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam / Reuven Firestone

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Center for Religious Inquiry seriesEdition: Hardcover edDescription: x, 158 pages ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9781594732485
  • 1594732485
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 202/.2 22
LOC classification:
  • BL476 .F57 2008
Contents:
Introduction: The language of chosenness -- In the beginning-- -- Chosenness in the ancient Near East -- Best practice models and religious success -- Chosenness and covenant in the New Testament -- Chosenness and covenant in the Qur'an -- Chosenness and covenant in rabbinic literature -- The merit of the ancients -- The legacy of chosenness -- Does redemption require election? -- Conclusion: Retaining our uniqueness while affirming the other
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 151-158)

Introduction: The language of chosenness -- In the beginning-- -- Chosenness in the ancient Near East -- Best practice models and religious success -- Chosenness and covenant in the New Testament -- Chosenness and covenant in the Qur'an -- Chosenness and covenant in rabbinic literature -- The merit of the ancients -- The legacy of chosenness -- Does redemption require election? -- Conclusion: Retaining our uniqueness while affirming the other

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