Justice runs throughout Scripture

One of the main themes that run through scripture is justice for the poor and oppressed.

Let me clarify that statement so you can understand the full impact. I’m currently reading “the Lost Art of Scripture” by Karen Armstrong. It’s a great and fascinating book — taking me back to my seminary days. She is a proficient author on theological topics having written over 20 books.

In this book she argues that all scripture — regardless of religion, culture, or time — have similar major themes that run through them. Some of those themes are about the…