Just generosity : a new vision for overcoming poverty in America
Title
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Just generosity : a new vision for overcoming poverty in America
Personal Author EPSB
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Ronald J. Sider
Summary
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"Just Generosity" calls Christians to examine their priorities and their pocketbooks in the face of a scandalous tendency to overlook those among us who suffer while we live in practical opulence. This holistic approach to helping the poor goes far beyond donating clothes or money, envisioning a world in which faith-based groups work with businesses, the media, and the government to help end poverty in the world's richest nation.
Year Published
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2007
Physical Description
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345 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Edition
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2nd ed.
Contents
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What does poverty look like? -- A biblical foundation -- A comprehensive strategy -- If I work, can I earn a family income? -- Broken families and rising poverty -- Does justice include health care for the poor? -- Quality education for everyone -- Could welfare empower the poor? -- Other important issues affecting the poor -- We can end the scandal.
Subject
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Poverty -- United States.
Poor -- United States.
Distributive justice -- United States.
Economics -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Geographic Term
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United States -- Social conditions.
United States -- Economic conditions.
Electronic Access
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Summary
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"Just Generosity" calls Christians to examine their priorities and their pocketbooks in the face of a scandalous tendency to overlook those among us who suffer while we live in practical opulence. This holistic approach to helping the poor goes far beyond donating clothes or money, envisioning a world in which faith-based groups work with businesses, the media, and the government to help end poverty in the world's richest nation.
ISBN
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9780801066139
Publisher
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Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2007.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| Edmonton Christian High | 362.5 SID | Book | 30905000057285 | Non-Fiction |