Tizon, Al,

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"--

9781626985186 1626985189

2022050279


Sociology, Biblical.
Mission of the church.
Liberation theology.
Classism.
Social classes.
Mission of the church.
Sociology, Biblical.

BS670 / .T59 2023

261.8/5