The good of affluence : seeking God in a culture of wealth /

Schneider, John R,

The good of affluence : seeking God in a culture of wealth / [print] John R. Schneider. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : W.B. Eerdmans, (c)2002. - x, 233 pages ; 23 cm.



Introduction : Seeking God in a culture of wealth -- The "new" culture of capitalism -- Genesis : the cosmic vision of delight -- The Exodus : land of liberation and delight -- The prophets and wisdom : economic life is eternal life -- The Incarnation and economic identity -- The radical Jesus as the Lord of Delight -- Parables of affluence -- Narratives of wealth in the early church -- Epilogue : Being affluent in a world of poverty.



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Wealth--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Wealth--Biblical teaching.
Capitalism--Religious aspects--Christianity.

BR115.S359.G663 2002 BR115