The contribution of christianity in historical formation of human rights

Authors

  • Jorge Barrientos-Parra Doutor em Direito pela Universidade de Louvain. UNESP – Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Ciências e Letras de Araraquara - Departamento de Administração Pública. Araraquara – SP – Brasil. 14800-901

Keywords:

Christianity, Human Rights, Nonviolence, Status of woman in the antiquity,

Abstract

This article analyzes social implications of some teachings and actions of Jesus Christ. It is based on some passages of the gospel that shows doctrines and practices of Christ, especially to love one’s neighbor, and suggests that those teachings and practices were the precursory of human rights.

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