Monotheism, Biblical Traditions, and Race Relations

This Element examines diverse aspects of monotheism in the Hebrew Bible and their implications to others or race relations.

Yung Suk Kim (Author)

9781108984805, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 March 2022

56 pages
22.7 x 15 x 0.3 cm, 0.1 kg

'… one of the most significant contributions of this monograph is its ability to identify and synthesize the various texts that present alternative visions of monotheism within the biblical tradition. By analyzing race through the prism of monotheism, Kim offers a thoughtful framework for engaging difficult texts that depict an exclusivist God and by observing the implications of these texts for race relations.' Rodolfo Galvan Estrada III, Review of Biblical Literature

In the Hebrew Bible, various aspects of theism exist though monotheistic faith stands out, and the New Testament largely continues with Jewish monotheism. This Element examines diverse aspects of monotheism in the Hebrew Bible and their implications to others or race relations. Also, it investigates monotheistic faith in the New Testament writings and its impact on race relations, including the work of Jesus and Paul's apostolic mission. While inclusive monotheism fosters race relations, exclusive monotheism harms race relations. This Element also engages contemporary biblical interpretations about the Bible, monotheistic faith, and race/ethnicity.

1. Introduction
2. Theism and Race Relations in the Hebrew Bible
3. Monotheism and Race Relations in the New Testament
4. Contemporary Biblical Interpretation about Others, Race, and Ethnicity
5. Conclusion.

Subject Areas: Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies [JFSL1], Theology [HRLB], Religious issues & debates [HRAM], Religion: general [HRA], Religion & beliefs [HR]