Money and the Way of Wisdom - Timothy J. Sandoval

Money and the Way of Wisdom

Insights from the Book of Proverbs
Buch | Hardcover
192 Seiten
2008
SkyLight Paths Publishing,US (Verlag)
978-1-68336-198-5 (ISBN)
24,90 inkl. MwSt
Powerful observations from the Book of Proverbs about life, justice and money, with informative historical context, will inform your financial choices even today as an individual, as a member of a community, and as a global citizen.
Powerful observations from the Book of Proverbs about life and money can inform your financial choices even today.

These wise words are far more than one-dimensional pieces of folksy advice. Taken together, they form a coherent way of thinking about the world and the importance of committing to a life of wisdom.

Directly encounter the key texts from Proverbs, their historical setting, their structure and purpose. See the impact their profound teachings can have on your financial life today as an individual, as a member of a community, and as a global citizen. Topics include:



Kindness to the Poor and Vulnerable
The Rights of the Poor and Other Socially Vulnerable Groups
Justice in the Marketplace
Borrowing, Lending and Surety
Bribes and Gifts
Wealth's Advantages
Wealth and Fundamental Equality

Timothy J. Sandoval, PhD, is associate professor of Hebrew Bible at Chicago Theological Seminary, where he teaches courses on the Bible and economic ethics. He is a published authority on the Book of Proverbs and other Hebrew Bible-related topics for both scholarly and general audiences.

Introduction

CHAPTER 1: "Proverbs" and the “Book” of Proverbs
CHAPTER 2: Understanding the Book of Proverbs
CHAPTER 3: Wisdom's Virtues in the Book of Proverbs
CHAPTER 4: Social Justice in the Book of Proverbs
CHAPTER 5: Discerning Wisdom and the Woman of Worth

My Path to Money and the Way of Wisdom
Notes
Discussion Guide
Suggestions for Further Reading
Acknowledgments
Index of Verses

Erscheinungsdatum
Verlagsort Woodstock
Sprache englisch
Maße 152 x 229 mm
Themenwelt Religion / Theologie Christentum Kirchengeschichte
ISBN-10 1-68336-198-9 / 1683361989
ISBN-13 978-1-68336-198-5 / 9781683361985
Zustand Neuware
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