Poverty and Justice Bible-CEV (Contemporary English Version Bibles) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0564094536 ISBN 13: 9780564094530

Publisher: Bible Society, 2008

Synopsis

The Bible that reveals God's passionAlmost every page of the Bible speaks of God's heart for the poor. His concern for the marginalised. His compassion for the oppressed. His call for justice.The Poverty and Justice Bible megaphones his voice as never before.Using the clear Contemporary English Version (CEV) text, it highlights more than 2,000 verses that spell out God's attitude to poverty and justice.In-depth studies on what to doAnd at the core of the groundbreaking Poverty and Justice Bible are in-depth studies and practical suggestions on what we can do to tackle poverty and injustice in our world today.Features*highlights more than 2,000 relevant verses*is easy-to-read in the accessible Contemporary English Version translation*includes a unique 32-page guide, with in-depth studies, and practical suggestions on what to do next*builds on issues raised by influential Christians and public figures including Bono, Rob Bell, Jim Wallis and Tony Campolo.What they say...'To see what God says about poverty and justice is to capture God's heart. This Bible highlights two of the key themes in Scripture. I commend it to you.' Mike Pilavachi.' Here's proof that faith without a commitment to justice for the poor is a sham, because it ignores the most explicit of all the social concerns of Scripture.' Tony Campolo, sociologist and Christian leader.

Edition details

• Publisher: Bible Society
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0564094536
• ISBN 13: 9780564094530
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 1255