Jesus consumer : reframing the debate between faith and consumption / by Michael L. Klassen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Klassen, Michael L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Jesus Christ--Teachings.

Jesus Christ.

Teachings.

Consumption (Economics)--Biblical teaching.

Consumption (Economics).

Biblical teaching.

Physical Description:

118 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Maryland : University Press of America, 2014.

Summary:

Some scholars believe that Jesus' punitive instructions about possessions and material goods amount to little more than antiquated sayings. By contrast, Jesus Consumer combines modern consumer research with the latest writings on historical Jesus to propose a model for contemporary consumer behavior that pays serious regard to Jesus' "consumption teachings." The author argues that Jesus' consumer teachings possess the greatest potential to help us effect positive change in our personal lives and social relationships. We need to interpret and enact his teachings symbolically, not follow them literally. Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Jesus Landlord: If Jesus was a carpenter, why didn't he build something? 1

2 Jesus Amish: What part of "own no property" don't we get? 13

3 Jesus Contractor: Are some cars more Christian than others? 27

4 Jesus Espresso: Does a "double skinny, half-car" hold life's meaning? 45

5 Jesus Corporate: What's the difference between St. Joe's and Joe's Bar? 57.

ISBN:

0761856331

9780761856337

076185634X

9780761856344

OCLC:

869519641