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.