The contemporary relevance of biblical explanations for the rich
This article considers whether biblical explanations for the rich can account for the existence of the rich in the developed world today. This involves identifying the biblical concept of the rich, and its relation to modern understandings of the rich. Biblical causes for the rich as interpreted by...
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| Type de support: | Imprimé Article |
| Langue: | Anglais |
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Paternoster Press
[2016]
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Evangelical quarterly
Année: 2016, Volume: 88, Numéro: 1, Pages: 37-55 |
| Classifications IxTheo: | CH Christianisme et société HA Bible KAJ Époque contemporaine NCE Éthique des affaires |
| Sujets non-standardisés: | B
biblical definition of
B riches B GATES, Bill, 1955- B rich B Microsoft B RICH people B MICROSOFT Corp B Bill Gates B contemporary definition of B Social stratification B Wealth |
| Résumé: | This article considers whether biblical explanations for the rich can account for the existence of the rich in the developed world today. This involves identifying the biblical concept of the rich, and its relation to modern understandings of the rich. Biblical causes for the rich as interpreted by a selection of biblical scholars are reviewed. Empirical evidence identifying the rich in the modern developed world, and reasons for their existence are canvassed. The question asked is how this compares with biblical explanations, and also with normative biblical instruction for desired behavior of the rich. The conclusion is that biblical guidelines for human relationships would preclude the development of a highly rich social stratum. |
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| ISSN: | 0014-3367 |
| Contient: | Enthalten in: Evangelical quarterly
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