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

Title
  1. Who are the real chosen people? : the meaning of chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam / Reuven Firestone.
Published by
  1. Woodstock, Vt. : SkyLight Paths Pub., 2008.
Author
  1. Firestone, Reuven, 1952-

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Description
  1. x, 158 p.; 24 cm.
Series statement
  1. [The Center for Religious Inquiry series]
Uniform title
  1. Center for Religious Inquiry series.
Subject
  1. Election (Theology)
  2. Salvation
  3. Monotheism
Contents
  1. 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.
Call number
  1. JFE 09-1776
Note
  1. Series statement taken from jacket.
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-158) and index.
Author
  1. Firestone, Reuven, 1952-
Title
  1. Who are the real chosen people? : the meaning of chosenness in Judaism, Christianity and Islam / Reuven Firestone.
Imprint
  1. Woodstock, Vt. : SkyLight Paths Pub., 2008.
Edition
  1. Hardcover ed.
Series
  1. [The Center for Religious Inquiry series]
  2. Center for Religious Inquiry series.
Bibliography
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 151-158) and index.
LCCN
  1. 2008026836
ISBN
  1. 9781594732485 (hardcover)
  2. 1594732485 (hardcover)
Research call number
  1. JFE 09-1776
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