Wealth and Poverty in Early Church and Society

Wealth and Poverty in Early Church and SocietyWealth and poverty are issues of perennial importance in the life and thought of the church. This volume brings patristic thought to bear on these vital issues. The contributors offer explanations of poverty in the New Testament period, explore developments among Christians in Egypt and Asia Minor and in early Byzantium, and connect patristic theology with contemporary public policy and religious dialogue. This volume inaugurates Holy Cross Studies in

The book includes a short history of trinitarian theology from its patristic origins to the modern period

Topics covered include the challenges that globalization brings to theology

Meant to be used alongside traditional literature-based canonical surveys

and contemporary challenges a mission worker must face

classic hymn texts

key Scripture passages

pastoral sensitivity

a senior New Testament scholar investigates seven critical areas of tension--historical

She invites writers of all skill levels to make meaningful contributions with their writing

interested laity

Foreword by Dallas Willard

Explore the contemporary significance of the Old Testament and hear the Word of God afresh