Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity
By (Author) Ronald J. Sider
Thomas Nelson Publishers
Thomas Nelson Publishers
22nd June 2015
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
261.85
Physical Properties
Paperback
368
Width 152mm, Height 229mm, Spine 23mm
385g
Description
In an age obsessed with wealth, Christians seem to have forgotten that scripture encourages believers to give to the poor. Why do 1.3 billion people live in abject poverty And what should Christians do about it
Despite a dramatic reduction in world hunger, 34,000 children still die daily of starvation and preventable disease, and 1.3 billion people around the world remain in abject poverty.
Dr. Ron Sider, a professor of theology, examines the issues of poverty and hunger in modern society. While the Bible is full of instructions to care for the poor and warns against being seduced by riches, its been statistically proven that the richer countries become, the less they give. Finding that conservatives blame what they consider to be morally reprehensible individual choices, and liberals blame what they believe to be constrictive social and economic policy, Dr. Sider finds himself agreeing with both sides.
First published in 1978, Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger has had an enormous impact on how believers (and churches) view questions of poverty and hunger. Dr. Siders insights provide a compelling look at what it truly means to follow Christ. This edition of Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger is:
- Newly revised, expanded and updated
- Listed as one of the 100 most influential books in religion in the 20th century
- A resource for Christians seeking to overcome poverty and change the economic structures of our world
In this fresh look at an age-old problem, Dr. Sider offers a detailed explanation of the causes of poverty and hunger, as well as a comprehensive series of practical solutions for Christians who want to seriously pursue their faith and become better followers of Jesus.
Author Bio
Ronald J. Sider, PhD, isDistinguished Professor of Theology at Eastern Seminary. He serves as president of Evangelicals for Social Action, and has published more than twenty books.
