Covenant Economics: A Biblical Vision of Justice for All

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Overview

The Bible might seem like the last place one would look for information and guidance on economics, but in fact the Bible deals with all aspects of life. Richard Horsley's Covenant Economics explores economic issues in the Bible, offering pastors, students, and laity a clearer understanding of the Bible's clarion call for economic justice for all--an issue that is sure to resonate during today's trying economic times.

Questions for discussion and suggestions for further reading are included in this volume--a work that will spark lively conversation.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780664233952
  • Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
  • Publication date: 6/28/2009
  • Edition description: New Edition
  • Pages: 193
  • Sales rank: 1,105,694
  • Product dimensions: 6.00 (w) x 8.90 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Introduction: "All People Are Endowed by Their Creator ..." ix

Part 1 Economic Justice and the Common Good

1 Serving the Sacred Forces of Imperial Civilization 1

2 Covenant Society and Economic Rights 17

3 Mutual Support and the Protection of Economic Rights 33

4 The Monarchy and Economic Centralization 51

5 Prophetic Condemnation of Economic Exploitation 65

Part 2 The Renewal of Covenantal Community

6 The Roman Imperial Economy in Jesus' Time 81

7 Jesus' Renewal of the Covenant 99

8 Covenant Renewal and Economic Justice in the Gospel of Mark 115

9 The Assemblies of Christ in the Letters of Paul 135

10 Covenantal Community in the Gospel of Matthew 149

Conclusion: "... With Certain Unalienable Rights" 165

For Further Reading 181

Index of Ancient Sources 185

Index of Subjects 189

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