Wealth and Poverty in Early Church and Society

by Susan R. Holman and Holman.

Wealth and poverty are issues of perennial importance in the life and thought of the church. This volume brings patristic thought to bear on these vital issues. The contributors offer explanations of poverty in the New Testament period, explore developments among Christians in Egypt and Asia Minor and in early Byzantium, and connect patristic theology with contemporary public policy and religious dialogue.This volume inaugurates Holy Cross Studies...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080103549X
• ISBN13: 9780801035494
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"