Christianity and Economics in the Post-Cold War Era: The Oxford Declaration and Beyond

by Herbert Schlossberg (Editor), Samuel Vinay (Editor), Ronald J Sider (Editor)

Overview

This is a print on demand book and is therefore non- returnable.

This engaging book contains the Oxford Declaration on Christian Faith and Economics and eleven critical responses to what is being called the most important evangelical declaration on the subject of Christian faith and economics in decades. Developed from the second Oxford Conference on Christian Faith and Economics held in Oxford, England, in 1990, the declaration is the work of a group of notable evangelical spokespersons representing a global range of geographical, denominational, and socio-political viewpoints. The result is the most comprehensive approach to the subject of faith and economics yet taken by evangelical scholars.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802807984
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	10/26/1994
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.45(d)

About the Author

Ronald J. Sider is professor of theology and culture at Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, president of Evangelicals for Social Action, and the author of Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: A Biblical Study.

Samuel Vinay is director-in-residence of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, England, and coeditor of The Church in Response to Human Need.

Table of Contents

	Preface	vii
Part I
	Introduction	3
	The Oxford Declaration on Christian Faith and Economics	11
Part II
	Work and the Gifts of the Spirit	33
	Credit-Based Income Generation for the Poor	46
	Justice and Poverty: Two Views Contrasted	57
	The Partiality of Biblical Justice: A Response to Calvin Beisner	81
	Information, Values, and Government Action	100
	Destroying Poverty without Destroying Poor People	108
Part III
	Toward an Ecumenical Consensus	125
	The Oxford Declaration as a Contribution to the Ecumenical Debate	133
	What Does the Lord Require? Three Statements on Christian Faith and Economic Life	146
	Stewardship in the Nineties: Two Views	161
Part IV
	A Good Beginning, but Much More Needs to be Done	175

Editorial Reviews

Andrew Steer
—Director, The World Bank
"This volume provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the intellectual and spiritual processes leading to the Oxford Declaration, thoughtfully identifies prospects for further progress, and does the best job to date in placing the Oxford Declaration in the context of other recent statements on Christian faith and economic life."

Amy L. Sherman
—author of Preferential Option
"This well-chosen collection of essays accurately captures the significant themes raised in the Oxford Declaration on Christianity and Economics. The book's attention to crucial theological issues and the bearing these have on economic life makes it a useful resource for Christians committed to wise stewardship and to care for the poor. The editors are careful to balance the debate with contributions from evangelicals across the political spectrum, yet the selections highlight the consensus that has been achieved in favor of market-oriented approaches to economic development."

Rob Van Drimmelen
—World Council of Churches, Geneva
"A very welcome contribution to the ongoing ecumenical debate about the relationship between Christian faith and economic life."

Roy McCloughry
—Director, Kingdom Trust, England
"The Oxford Declaration grew out of an extraordinary process that brought together people from different cultures, professional backgrounds, and ideological commitments. . . . The resulting declaration is a landmark in the history of Christian ethics. It is not a stopping point but an encouragement to continue the process of drawing people into relationships where intellectual rigor, humility, and understanding provide a potent mix. It is also a warning to those secular thinkers who currently hold center stage in Western societies that Christians are waiting in the wings."

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