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- Title
Justice, Solidarity, and the Spirit of Elijah.
- Authors
Ward, Ryan D.
- Abstract
This article explores the concept of "the spirit of Elijah" in the context of justice and solidarity. It suggests that the traditional interpretation of this concept, which focuses on genealogy and temple work for the dead, should be expanded to include addressing and reversing injustice in the present life. The author examines the prophetic ministry of Elijah in the historical context of economic inequality and exploitation in Israel, highlighting the connection between idolatry and oppressive social and political systems. The article also discusses the importance of standing in solidarity with those who suffer and advocating for justice on their terms. Finally, it reinterprets the prophecy of Malachi and the revelation of the priesthood by Elijah as a call to work for God's justice in the world and stand in solidarity with the oppressed.
- Subjects
ISRAEL; SOLIDARITY; JUSTICE; PROPHECY; INCOME inequality; SOCIAL systems; POLITICAL systems; IDOLATRY
- Publication
Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, 2023, Vol 56, Issue 4, p125
- ISSN
0012-2157
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5406/15549399.56.4.04