Bible and Justice is a selection of papers compiled from the proceedings of the 2008 Conference on Bible and Justice at the University of Sheffield. The authors gathered within this volume explore the various ways in which the Bible might effectively confront an array of human rights, poverty and environmental concerns, while considering the difficulties that arise when ancient concepts of justice are applied to modern socio-political ideals. Written to be accessible to those outside the field of biblical studies, Bible and Justice will be a valuable resource for both academics and non-academics alike.
Matthew J.M. Coomber received his Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from the University of Sheffield in 2010 and is currently a visiting scholar at Concordia College-Moorhead. In addition to his work on ancient-Near Eastern economics and the use of influence of the Bible in culture and society, Coomber serves as a priest in the Episcopal Church.
