The contemporary relevance of biblical explanations for the rich

This article considers whether biblical explanations for the rich can account for the existence of the rich in the developed world today. This involves identifying the biblical concept of the rich, and its relation to modern understandings of the rich. Biblical causes for the rich as interpreted by...

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Published in:Evangelical quarterly
Authors: Beed, Clive S. 1940- (Author) ; Beed, Cara (Author)
Format: Print Article
Language:English
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Published: Paternoster Press [2016]
In: Evangelical quarterly
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
HA Bible
KAJ Church history 1914-; recent history
NCE Business ethics
Further subjects:B biblical definition of
B riches
B GATES, Bill, 1955-
B rich
B Microsoft
B RICH people
B MICROSOFT Corp
B Bill Gates
B contemporary definition of
B Social stratification
B Wealth
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Summary:This article considers whether biblical explanations for the rich can account for the existence of the rich in the developed world today. This involves identifying the biblical concept of the rich, and its relation to modern understandings of the rich. Biblical causes for the rich as interpreted by a selection of biblical scholars are reviewed. Empirical evidence identifying the rich in the modern developed world, and reasons for their existence are canvassed. The question asked is how this compares with biblical explanations, and also with normative biblical instruction for desired behavior of the rich. The conclusion is that biblical guidelines for human relationships would preclude the development of a highly rich social stratum.
ISSN:0014-3367
Contains:Enthalten in: Evangelical quarterly