The Economics of Neighborly Love – Investing in Your Community`s Compassion and Capacity - Softcover

Nelson, Tom

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830843922 ISBN 13: 9780830843923

Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press,US, 2017

Synopsis

• 2017 The Gospel Coalition Book Award

What does the good news of Jesus mean for economics? Too often, Christian teaching and ministry have focused only on the gospel's spiritual significance and ignored its physical, real-world ramifications. But loving our neighbor well has direct economic implications, and in our diverse and stratified society we need to grapple with them now more than ever. In The Economics of Neighborly Love pastor Tom Nelson sets out to address this problem. Marrying biblical study, economic theory, and practical advice, he presents a vision for church ministry that works toward the flourishing of the local community, beginning with its poorest and most marginalized members. Nelson resists oversimplification and pushes us toward more complex and nuanced understandings of wealth and poverty. If we confess the gospel of Jesus, he insists, we must contend anew with its implications for the well-being of our local communities. Together we can grow in both compassion and capacity.

About this title

Review:

"With unqualified joy and respect, I affirm Pastor Tom and his partners are the real deal."--Influence Magazine, September 2017

"Buy this book for your pastor. Most churches should own at least one copy. With any luck it will end up in your church library and possibly form the basis of a small group study."--The Marketplace, March/April 2018

About the Author:

Tom and his wife, Liz, have two grown children and live in Leawood, Kansas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press,US
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0830843922
• ISBN 13: 9780830843923
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192