Backgrounder w/ Activities: Biblical Foundations of Justice
The call to be people of justice is part of God's ongoing revelation in scripture. This background resource with activities is designed to lay the groundwork for understanding the biblical foundations of justice. It is meant to provide an overview in broad strokes so that a proper framework informs the ongoing struggle for justice by people of faith. This 10-page resource includes the following:
- Handout One: Summary on the biblical foundations of justice
- Handout Two: The Biblical Foundation of Justice Chart
- Handout Three: Two types of Covenants found in the Old Testament
- Scripture Activity: Covenants in Scripture
- Writing Activity: Promises Kept, Promises Broken
- Scripture Activity: Prophets in Scripture
- Scripture Activity: Jesus and Discipleship in Scripture
- Answer Key & Bibliography
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Type of content: Backgrounders
Principles and Topics: Care for God's Creation | Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers | Economic Justice and Development | Fully Human in Community | Global Solidarity | Government and Subsidiarity | Life and Dignity of Human Person | Peace and Conflict | Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable | Rights and Responsibilities | The Common Good
Other tags: Scripture