Money and possessions
By Walter Brueggemann
Renowned biblical scholar Walter Brueggemann invites readers to discover a surprising truth: economics lies at the very heart of Scripture. This thoughtful exploration reveals how the Bible's teachings on wealth and material possessions challenge both ancient and modern assumptions about money's role in our lives.
Through careful examination of Old and New Testament passages, Brueggemann presents six compelling insights that illuminate the biblical perspective on financial matters. His analysis demonstrates how Scripture's approach to wealth often contradicts the conventional wisdom that governs our economic thinking today. Rather than accepting society's standard views on prosperity and accumulation, the biblical tradition offers a radically different framework for understanding our relationship with material resources.
This work goes beyond academic study to offer practical wisdom for contemporary living. Brueggemann encourages readers to reconsider how their communities and faith traditions engage with questions of money and possessions. He envisions these resources not merely as personal assets, but as vehicles for creating social transformation and building stronger communities.
The author challenges churches and individuals to embrace what he calls a "neighborly economy" that aligns more closely with gospel values. This alternative approach to financial life emphasizes community care, justice, and mutual support over individual accumulation. For readers seeking to integrate their spiritual beliefs with their economic choices, this book provides both biblical foundation and practical direction for living more authentically.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Theology
- ✓ Explore Bibel
- ✓ Explore Wealth
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Wohlstand
- ✓ Explore Money -- Biblical teaching
- ✓ Explore Bible -- Theology
- ✓ Explore Money
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Details
- Published
- 2016
- Publisher
- Westminster John Knox Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780664233648
- ISBN-10
- 0664233643
- Pages
- 319
- Language
- EN
