Money and possessions

The Bible is rich with complex and diverse material on the topic of money and possessions. Indeed, a close look at many scriptural texts reveals that economics is a core preoccupation of the biblical tradition. In this new work, highly regarded preacher and scholar Walter Brueggemann explores the... Full description

Main Author:	Brueggemann, Walter.
Published:	Louisville, Kentucky : Westminster John Knox Press, 2016
Series:	Interpretation : Resources for the use of scripture in the Church
Subjects:	WEALTH - BIBLICAL TEACHING. MONEY - BIBLICAL TEACHING.
Online Access:	Full text - Book opens through link in DTL
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Summary:	The Bible is rich with complex and diverse material on the topic of money and possessions. Indeed, a close look at many scriptural texts reveals that economics is a core preoccupation of the biblical tradition. In this new work, highly regarded preacher and scholar Walter Brueggemann explores the recurring theme of money and possessions in the Old and New Testaments. He proposes six theses concerning money and possessions in the Bible, observing their contradictory nature to the conventional wisdom and practice of both the ancient world and today's society. Brueggemann advises us to reassess the ways in which our society engages -- or does not engage -- questions of money and possessions as carriers of social possibility. He invites the church to move toward an alternative neighborly economy that is more consistent with the gospel we confess.
Item Description:	Includes Index and Bibliographical References.
Physical Description:	eBook
ISBN:	9781611646771

Money and possessions

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