The Multi-Dimensional Justice and Righteousness in First Isalah Evolving a Theology of Social Justice Through a Study of the Hebrew Roots and Drawing Its Implications for Indian Subaltern Liberation
- Nagercoil Dionysius Lawrence 2018
- 211p
includes index and biblioraphy
General introduction ...1 1. The problem, scope, and significance of the study ...1 2. The statement of the thesis and its explanation ...4 3 The research methodology adopted ...6 Historical critical nethod ...7 Liberationist approach method ...9 Subaltern hermeneutical method ...10 4. The organization, procedure and objectives of the study ...11 1. An introductory note to the book of first Isaiah, clarification of terms, and challenges of subalterns Introduction ...15 The book of first Isaiah: Authorship, Addresses, date, and redaction ...16 Clarification of terms ...19 Subaltern ...19 Solidarity ...21 The common good ...23 The social responsibility ...24 Holiness ...25 Yahweh`s holiness as a transcendent and cultic notion ...26 Yahweh`s holiness as an immanent and ethical notion ...28 Zion ...29 Zion as a designation for Jerusalem and judah ...30 Zion as house of yahweh and yahweh`s victory mountain ...30 Zion as a symbol of yahweh`s world ordering justice ...31 Zion as cosmic mountain for israelites and the nations alike ...31 Redemption ...31 Redemption in its literal (socio-legal) dimension ...32 Redemption on its salvific (god-israel) Dimension ...33 The role of repentance in the process of redemption ...34 Challenges faced by the subalterns in india today ...35 Massive poverty ...36 Dehumanizing caste ...36 Political powerlessness ...37 Cultiral oppression ...38 Religious alienation ...39 Gender discrimination ...40 Educational backwardness ...41 Land deprivation ...41 uncontrollable corruption ...42 Judicial injustice ...43 Poor healthcare ...44 Forced violence ...45 Conclusion ...46 2 The historical context of the book of first isaiah Introduction ...47 Time, family, and profession ...48 The political context ...51 The socio- economic context ...56 Agriculture ...57 Herding ...58 Processing of wine ...59 Production of oil ...59 Pottery ...60 Metallurgy ...60 Weaving ...61 Perfume industry ...61 The religious context ...65 Conclusion ...67 3 A study of the hebrew roots and in the book of first Isalah Introduction ...69 The noun ...70 Seek justice ...70 Yahweh enters into judgment ...72 Judgment in zion ...73 Corrupt courts ...74 The path of judgment ...75 Spiriot of justice ...76 Yahweh is a god of justice ...78 The plea of the needy is right ...80 Judgment on edom ...80 The verb ...81 Do justice to the orphan ...82 The participle ...86 The nouns and the adjective ...89 The participle ...96 Hendiadys ...96 Summary of the semantic development of and in first isaiah ...104 Conclusion ...106 4 The distinctive first isaianic visions of justice and righteousness towards a Theology of social justice Introduction ...109 Justice and righteousness as solidarity with the oppressed ...110 Justice and righteousness as integral to yahweh`s holiness ...135 Justice and righteousness as integral to zion`s redemption ...149 Conclusion ...161 5 The implications of the study for indian subaltern liberation Introduction ...163 subaltern-friendly economic policies and schemes to alleviate poverty ...164 Rejection of oppressive ideologies and means to create a casteless society ...165 Political integration and representation to fight for common cause ...166 Holding on to the liberative and self- critique traits of the cultures ...166 Putting into practice the emancipatory role of religious traditions ...168 Conscientizing the society towards gender dignity and equality ...168 Integral education for all towards establishing justice and well being ....169 Equitable distribution of land, water, and other natural resources ...170 E-Governance and giving awareness for a corruption free society ...171 Reforming the judiciary to always uphold the justice of a cause ...172 Quality healthcare service for the deserving at the low cost ...173 Elimunation of all forms of violence inflicted upon the subalterns ...173 Conclusion ...174