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Poverty, the Bible, and Africa

by Isaac Boaheng

  • Paperback
  • Publisher: Hippo Books
  • 15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

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Poverty reduction is a worldwide concern, yet if the church is to play an effective role in its alleviation, an approach that is both biblical and contextual is required. In Poverty, the Bible, and Africa, Isaac Boaheng formulates a theology of poverty that engages Scripture, African traditional wisdom, and contemporary African concerns to create a paradigm for understanding and alleviating poverty in Africa. Boaheng highlights that, whatever our cultural context, God frowns upon materialism, extravagance, and love for riches; yet the author also demonstrates why a contextual theology must address people's societal and cultural needs alongside spiritual ones. If we desire a model for poverty reduction that is both theologically sound and contextually appropriate, we must facilitate an encounter between the teachings of Scripture and the socio-economic, political, and religious realities of a particular context. Combining in-depth cultural analysis with careful exegetical reflection, this book offers refreshing insight into the challenge of confronting poverty in Africa. Boaheng's approach, however, is relevant far beyond the continent and is transferable to any context where others are seeking to effectively understand and combat poverty.
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  • Author

    Isaac Boaheng

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Hippo Books

  • Published

    August 2020

  • Weight

    282g

  • Dimensions

    15.3 x 22.9 x 1.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9781839730337

  • ISBN-10

    1839730331

  • Eden Code

    5301486

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