Toward a just and caring society : Christian responses to poverty in America / edited by David P. Gushee.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Gushee, David P., 1962-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Church work with the poor--United States.

Church work with the poor.

United States.

Poverty--Religious aspects--Christianity.

Poverty.

Poverty--United States.

Physical Description:

574 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Grand Rapids, Mich. : Baker Boooks, [1999]

Summary:

In this collection of essays, sixteen evangelical scholars and teachers consider the dilemma of poverty in modern America. Brought together by a Bauman Foundation grant under Evangelicals for Social Action sponsorship, they address the historical, political, and economic issues involved in this pervasive social problem. The authors also bring Christian principles to bear on their analysis of poverty's root causes, on their consideration of policies that have been adopted or proposed, and on their own responses. Practical suggestions for concrete action are offered that warrant the consideration of churches, charitable agencies, and politicians.

This book will appeal to professors, students, church and denominational leaders, and all who are concerned about public policy issues in America.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 531-574).

ISBN:

0801022207

OCLC:

42022340