@article{ART003162170},
author={Lee Hanseok},
title={A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22},
journal={The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics},
issn={1229-8387},
year={2024},
number={60},
pages={485-521}
TY - JOUR
AU - Lee Hanseok
TI - A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22
JO - The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics
PY - 2024
VL - null
IS - 60
PB - The Society Of Korean Christian Social Ethics
SP - 485
EP - 521
SN - 1229-8387
AB - The population decline in Korean society will lead to the expansion of the vulnerable class and an increase in foreigners. In light of these changes, members of society are called to reflect ethically on how to treat those who are different from themselves. Therefore, this study aims to provide a biblical theological basis for hospitality to others through an analysis of the Old Testament’s use of the “foreigners,” “orphans,” and “widows.” Chapter 1 analyzes the use of these terms in the Old Testament, seeking to uncover a common biblical perspective on the socially disadvantaged groups. Specifically, the term “foreigners” denotes individuals who stand in contrast to the indigenous people, characterized by arbitrary residence and minority status. The terms “orphans” and “widows” presuppose the patriarchal society of Israel and refer to those who have lost their social and economic protection due to the loss of their patriarchal line. In the analysis of biblical texts where these three terms appear together, they are depicted as special individuals who receive direct protection from the Lord.
In Chapter 2, I examine how Deuteronomy 24:17-22 presents the memory of slavery in Egypt as a foundation for compassion. The former memory of oppression fosters empathy for the oppressed and leads to future hope, symbolized by the number “seven” and the context of “harvest.” This aligns with the eschatological hope of Christianity and resonates with the hopes of those who await the fulfillment of the world.
KW - Strangers;Orphans;Widows;Hospitality;Deuteronomy 24:17-22;Commemoration;Harvest
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Lee Hanseok. (2024). A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, 60, 485-521.
Lee Hanseok. 2024, "A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22", The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, no.60, pp.485-521.
Lee Hanseok "A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics 60 pp.485-521 (2024) : 485.
Lee Hanseok. A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22. 2024; 60 : 485-521.
Lee Hanseok. "A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics no.60(2024) : 485-521.
Lee Hanseok. A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics, 60, 485-521.
Lee Hanseok. A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22. The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics. 2024; 60 485-521.
Lee Hanseok. A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22. 2024; 60 : 485-521.
Lee Hanseok. "A Christian Ethical Consideration of Strangers, Orphans, and Widows in the Old Testament: Focusing on Deuteronomy 24:17-22" The Korean Journal of Chiristian Social Ethics no.60(2024) : 485-521.
