Jesus’ New Economy of Grace

Jesus’ New Economy of Grace: The biblical vision of Sabbath economics by Ched Myers
The Hebrew Bible’s vision of Sabbath economics contends that a theology of abundant grace and a communal ethic of redistribution is the only way out of our slavery to the debt system, with its theology of meritocracy and private ethic of wealth concentration. The contemporary church, however, has difficulty hearing this as good news since our theological imaginations have long been captive to the market-driven orthodoxies of modern capitalism.
http://www.sojo.net/index.cfm?action=magazine.article&issue=soj9807&article=980724

Helpful Resource: The Biblical Vision of Sabbath Economics by Ched Myers
“We read the gospel as if we had no money, and spend our money as if we know nothing of the gospel.”
Ched Myers traces the witness of “Sabbath economics” through the life and teachings of Jesus and the early church, offering a compelling argument for why the Church today must offer alternatives to the dominant paradigms of economic theory and practice. Ideal for individual or group study, this book offers an accessible path to understanding the relationship between biblical faith and economics.
http://www.tear.org.au/target/articles/the-biblical-vision-of-sabbath-economics/2008-2

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