Beyond retribution : a New Testament vision for justice, crime, and punishment /

Marshall, Christopher D.

Beyond retribution : a New Testament vision for justice, crime, and punishment / Christopher D. Marshall. - Grand Rapids, MI : William B. Eerdmans Pub., c2001. - xx, 342 p. ; 23 cm. - Studies in peace and scripture .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-316) and indexes.

Introduction: gaining a perspective -- The arena of saving justice: the justice of God in Paul and Jesus -- Punishment that fits: the purpose and ethics of punishment -- Vengeance is mine: divine and human punishment in the New Testament -- Justice that kills: is there a place for capital punishment? -- Conclusion: forgiveness as the consummation of justice.

0802847978 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1876798300

2001023015

GBA2-13577


Criminal justice, Administration of.
Christianity and justice.

HV 7419 .M36 2001