Stewardship and Almsgiving in Luke's Theology
Stewardship and Almsgiving in Luke's Theology

Author: Kyoung-Jin Kim

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 1998-03-01

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1850758344

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This book starts with questions concerning Lukes idea of the relationship between wealth and discipleship. Previous attempts have not succeeded in reconciling the ideas of wealth and poverty with the theme of discipleship in Lukes theology. This failure motivates Kim to investigate a new paradigm, namely stewardship. Reviewing the wide range of material regarding wealth and poverty in Luke-Acts, he concludes that for Luke a proper way for Christians as stewards to use their wealth is almsgiving in the interests of the poor and needy inside and outside the community.

Acts Within Diverse Frames of Reference
Acts Within Diverse Frames of Reference

Author: Thomas E. Phillips

Publisher: Mercer University Press

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 0881461652

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Offers a fresh analysis of the ""Acts of the Apostles"". This work surveys contemporary ""Acts"" scholarship on two important topics: the genre of ""Acts"" and issues of wealth and poverty in ""Luke-Acts"". It provides an analysis of the process of interpretation and calls for greater self-awareness among critical readers of ""Acts"".

The Fear of Beggars
The Fear of Beggars

Author: Kelly S. Johnson

Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

Published: 2007-05-29

Total Pages: 247

ISBN-13: 0802803784

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Why, asks Kelly Johnson, does Christian ethics so rarely tackle the real-life question of whether to give to beggars? Examining both classical economics and Christian stewardship ethics as reactions to medieval debates about the role of mendicants in the church and in wider society, Johnson reveals modern anxiety about dependence and humility as well as the importance of Christian attempts to rethink property relations in ways that integrate those qualities. She studies the rhetoric and thought of Christian thinkers, beggar saints, and economists from throughout history, placing greatest emphasis on the life and work of Peter Maurin, a cofounder of the Catholic Worker movement. Challenging and thought-provoking, The Fear of Beggars will move Christian economic ethics into a richer, more involved discussion.

Reformation Study Bible-ESV
Reformation Study Bible-ESV

Author: Robert Charles Sproul

Publisher:

Published: 2010-11-01

Total Pages: 1994

ISBN-13: 9781596382428

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More than fifty scholars, under R. C. Sproul, collaborated to produce this study Bible to help readers understand the great doctrines of the Christian faith. Published by Ligonier Ministries, trade distribution by P&R Publishing.

Reclaiming the Radical Economic Message of Luke
Reclaiming the Radical Economic Message of Luke

Author: David D. M. King

Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers

Published: 2022-05-13

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 1666733393

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No canonical Gospel is more concerned with wealth and poverty than Luke. A centuries-long debate rages over just how revolutionary Luke’s message is. This book seeks to recover Luke’s radical economic message, to place it in its ancient context, and to tease out its prophetic implications for today. Luke has a radical message of good news for the poor and resistance to wealth. God is shown to favor the poor, championing their struggle for justice while condemning the rich and recommending a sweeping disposal of wealth for the benefit of the poor. This represents a distinct break from the ethics of the Roman Empire and a profound challenge to modern economic systems. Generations of interpreters have worked to file down Luke’s sharp edges, from scribes copying ancient manuscripts, to early Christian authors, to contemporary scholars. Such domestication disfigures the gospel, silencing its critique of an economic system whose unremitting drive for profit and economic growth continues to widen the gap between rich and poor while threatening life-altering, environmental change. It is time to reclaim the bracing, prophetic call of Luke’s economic message that warns against the destructive power of wealth and insists on justice for the poor and marginalized.

Stewardship and the Kingdom of God
Stewardship and the Kingdom of God

Author: Dennis J. Ireland

Publisher: BRILL

Published: 2014-10-21

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 9004267042

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The parable of the unjust steward in Luke 16:1-13 is a unity which teaches faithful stewardship of material possession against an eschatological backdrop. This interpretation is confirmed by examination of the pericope itself and progressively wider levels of context within Luke's Gospel. Chapter one provides a history of recent interpretations of the parable (nineteenth and twentieth centuries) as background for the ensuing study. Detailed exegesis of Luke 16:1-13 itself is found in chapter two. The investigation is broadened in chapter three to include the immediate and broader literary contexts (Luke 15-16 and 9:51-19:44, respectively). Chapter four examines the theological context, in particular the themes of riches and poverty and the kingdom of God. Chapter five summarizes the major conclusions of the book. The book is a thorough summary of the literature on the parable, the central section, and the themes of riches and poverty and eschatology in the third Gospel.

Little Burgundy Book on Stewardship
Little Burgundy Book on Stewardship

Author: Ken Untener

Publisher: Little Books

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 0984860479

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This book offers daily reflections on stewardship based on the Gospel of Luke. Each day includes a passage from St. Luke’s Gospel and some reflections to help you enter into some quiet time with the Lord.

Philanthropy and the Funding of the Church of England, 1856–1914
Philanthropy and the Funding of the Church of England, 1856–1914

Author: Sarah Flew

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-10-06

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 131731770X

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The changing relationship between the church and its supporters is key to understanding changing religious and social attitudes in Victorian Britain. Using the records of the Anglican Church’s home-missionary organizations, Flew charts the decline in Christian philanthropy and its connection to the growing secularization of society.

The Steward's Way
The Steward's Way

Author: C. Justin Clements

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 9781580510110

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These helpful essays have been grouped into topical categories ranging from basic concepts of stewardship to parish and personal issues in stewardship, as well as an exploration of stewardship of time and talent, and finally a look at stewardship of treasure. An altogether helpful resource for anyone involved in making stewardship a reality in the life of the church.