Christ among the classes : the rich, the poor, and the mission of the church /
Al Tizon.
- xxxii, 201 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- American Society of Missiology series ; No. 64 .
- American Society of Missiology series ; no. 64. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction: what is classism? -- Can anything good come out of Nazareth? -- Are you the one? Jesus among the poor -- What must I do to inherit eternal life? Jesus among the rich -- Awakening to compassion -- From self-gain to generosity -- From accumulation to simplicity -- From proprietary rights to hospitality -- From savior complex to friendship -- From safety to solidarity -- Descending to justice-one movement -- Challenging classism in organizations: some preliminary considerations -- Conclusion: the problem is wealth -- Appendix: church among the classes: an inventory (CACI).
"An examination of how Jesus addressed inequality between rich and poor, and implications for Christian practice today"--
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Sociology, Biblical. Mission of the church. Liberation theology. Classism. Social classes. Mission of the church. Sociology, Biblical.