
Poverty
Responding Like Jesus
Paraclete Press
Published on 25. May 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-61261-682-7 (ISBN)
Description
The poor will always be with you, Jesus said - but that doesn't mean Christians have ever figured out how to be with the poor. Pope Francis has emphasized a vision of a "Church that is poor and for the poor." But growing economic inequality continues to spread across the globe. This book takes a fresh look at the role of churches, and individual Christians, in relating to poverty and the poor among them. A strong focus is placed on the biblical and theological roots of the Church's commitment to care for the poor. At times praised as a virtue and blessed as a condition, poverty easily confuses us, and we are often left doing little to nothing to make a difference with and for the poor. As a social evil and a burden, poverty has elicited many kinds of reactions among the followers of Christ. It is time for Christians to figure out what to do about it. Contributors include Pope Francis, Pheme Perkins, Sandra M. Schneider, and Thomas Massaro SJ.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Orleans
United States
Target group
US School Grade: Twelfth Grade and over
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
174 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-61261-682-7 (9781612616827)
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Kenneth R. Himes, OFM is a Catholic theologian, currently teaching theology at Boston College. He earned his PhD at Duke University in religion and public policy. Conor M. Kelly earned his PhD at Boston College and currently teaches theology at Marquette University. He's passionate about the connection between moral theology and applied ethics.