On being rich and poor : Christianity in a time of economic globalization /

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In these talks, Ellul observes that some of the harshest language in the Jewish and Christian Bibles is reserved for those who are rich and powerful, and thus able to bend others to their will. Through his analysis of the prophetic vision of Amos and the epistle of James, Ellul exposes the gap betwe...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Ellul, Jacques, 1912-1994
Otros Autores: Vanderburg, Willem H. (Editor , Traductor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Francés
Publicado: Toronto ; Buffalo : University of Toronto Press, [2014]
Temas:
Economics > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Globalization > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Economics in the Bible.
Économie politique dans la Bible.
RELIGION > Christian Life > Social Issues.
RELIGION > Christianity > General.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Part 1. Amos. Introduction to Amos
  • The prophecies against the six surrounding nations
  • The prophecies against Judah and Israel
  • Intertwining themes
  • God's pedagogy and the evolving revelation
  • Justice and related themes
  • The five visions
  • Confronting the religious establishment, and the silence of God
  • Reconciliation
  • Part 2. The Letter of James. Introduction to James
  • Overview of the Christian life
  • The other
  • The Word
  • Life in the world
  • To whom or what do we belong?
  • Our Christian lives together
  • Postscript: The poverty and riches of Jews and Christians.

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