Just generosity : a new vision for overcoming poverty in America
Título
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Just generosity : a new vision for overcoming poverty in America
Ronald J. Sider
Resumen
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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.
Fecha de publicación como intervalo
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2007
Descripción física
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345 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Edición
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2nd ed.
Contenido
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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.
Término de la materia
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Poverty -- United States.
Poor -- United States.
Distributive justice -- United States.
Economics -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Término geográfico
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United States -- Social conditions.
United States -- Economic conditions.
Acceso electrónico
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Síntesis
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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
Información de publicación
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Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Books, c2007.
Biblioteca | Signatura topográfica | Tipo de material | Código de barras del documento | Estado |
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Edmonton Christian High | 362.5 SID | Book | 30905000057285 | Non-Fiction |