Download or read book The Rich and the Pure written by Daniel Caner and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A portrait of history’s first complex Christian society as seen through the lens of Christian philanthropy and gift giving As the Roman Empire broke down in western Europe, its prosperity moved decisively eastward, to what is now known as the Byzantine Empire. Here was born history’s first truly affluent, multifaceted Christian society. One of the ideals used to unite the diverse millions of people living in this vast realm was the Christianized ideal of philanthrōpia. In this sweeping cultural and social history, Daniel Caner shows how philanthropy required living up to Jesus’s injunction to “Give to all who ask of you,” by offering mercy and/or material aid to every human being, regardless of their origin or status. Caner shows how Christian philanthropy became articulated through distinct religious ideals of giving that helped define proper social relations among the rich, the poor, and “the pure” (Christian holy people), resulting in new and enduring social expectations. In tracking the evolution of Christian giving over three centuries, he brings to the fore the concerns of the peoples of Early Byzantium, from the countryside to the lower levels of urban society to the imperial elites, as well as the hierarchical relationships that arose among them. The Rich and the Pure offers nothing less than a portrait of the whole of early Byzantine society.
Download or read book Christian Philanthropy written by Paul S. Jeon and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We tend to associate philanthropy with figures like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Phil Knight. We forget, however, that God is the first and ultimate philanthropist (Titus 3:4). He has shown his love for mankind by sending his Son and pouring out his Spirit. Those who have experienced God's philanthropy are called to do likewise, abounding in good toward all. Christian Philanthropy is a timely challenge for professing believers to make philanthropy a basic part of their lives.
Download or read book Christian Philanthropy written by Paul S. Jeon and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2019-05-20 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We tend to associate philanthropy with figures like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Phil Knight. We forget, however, that God is the first and ultimate philanthropist (Titus 3:4). He has shown his love for mankind by sending his Son and pouring out his Spirit. Those who have experienced God’s philanthropy are called to do likewise, abounding in good toward all. Christian Philanthropy is a timely challenge for professing believers to make philanthropy a basic part of their lives.
Download or read book Christian Philanthropy A Spital sermon etc written by James Stuart Murray ANDERSON and published by . This book was released on 1835 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Claims of Christian Philanthropy Or The Duty of a Christian Government with Respect to Moral and Religious Education written by Robert Whytehead and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Claims of Christian Philanthropy Or the Duty of a Christian Government with Respect to Moral and Religious Education and the Manner in which Its Beneficial Effects are Counteracted by Inordinate Competition in Trade Leading to Inhumanity and Intemperance Etc written by Robert WHYTEHEAD and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christian philanthropy exemplified in a memoir of the rev Samuel Wilson Warneford Illustr by extracts from his letters written by Vaughan Thomas and published by . This book was released on 1855 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Educational magazine and journal of Christian philanthropy and of public utility afterw The Educational magazine and journal of scholastic literature ed by T Dick written by Thomas Dick and published by . This book was released on 1838 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Christian Philanthropist written by and published by . This book was released on 1917 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Religion in Philanthropic Organizations written by Thomas J. Davis and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2013-09-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religion in Philanthropic Organizations explores the tensions inherent in religious philanthropies across a variety of organizations and examines the effect assumptions about "professional" philanthropy have had on how religious philanthropies carry out their activities. Among the organizations discussed are the Salvation Army, the World Council of Churches, and Catholic Charities USA. The essays focus on the work of one individual, Robert Pierce, founder of World Vision and Samaritan's Purse, and on more general matters such as philanthropy and Jewish identity, American Muslim philanthropy since 9/11, and the federal program that funds faith-based initiatives. The book sheds light on how religion and philanthropy function in American society, shaping and being shaped by the culture and its notions of the "common good."
Download or read book The Christian Philanthropist written by William Cogswell and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Christian Charity Explained Or The Influence of Religion Upon Temper Stated written by John Angell James and published by . This book was released on 1833 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Holy Humanitarians written by Heather D. Curtis and published by . This book was released on 2018-03 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 10, 1900, an enthusiastic Brooklyn crowd bid farewell to the Quito. The ship sailed for famine-stricken Bombay, carrying both tangible relief--thousands of tons of corn and seeds--and "a tender message of love and sympathy from God's children on this side of the globe to those on the other." The Quito may never have gotten under way without support from the era's most influential religious newspaper, the Christian Herald, which urged its American readers to alleviate poverty and suffering abroad and at home. In Holy Humanitarians, Heather D. Curtis argues that evangelical media campaigns transformed how Americans responded to domestic crises and foreign disasters during a pivotal period for the nation. Through graphic reporting and the emerging medium of photography, evangelical publishers fostered a tremendously popular movement of faith-based aid that rivaled the achievements of competing agencies like the American Red Cross. By maintaining that the United States was divinely ordained to help the world's oppressed and needy, the Christian Herald linked humanitarian assistance with American nationalism at a time when the country was stepping onto the global stage. Social reform, missionary activity, disaster relief, and economic and military expansion could all be understood as integral features of Christian charity. Drawing on rigorous archival research, Curtis lays bare the theological motivations, social forces, cultural assumptions, business calculations, and political dynamics that shaped America's ambivalent embrace of evangelical philanthropy. In the process she uncovers the seeds of today's heated debates over the politics of poverty relief and international aid.
Download or read book Grace Gratitude and Giving Biblical Reflections on Christian Philanthropy written by Jeffrey P. Greenman and published by Regent College Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Grace, Gratitude, and Giving, six ambassadors of Regent College attempt to deepen the conversation among Christians about our relationship to money and the idea of giving some of it away--a subject usually considered awkward at best, and perhaps even off-limits in many church circles. It is intended to assist Christian lay people and pastors alike to gain some valuable glimpses into the Bible's way of thinking about money, possessions, and generosity. Aimed at stimulating our thinking about the foundational beliefs underpinning the practices of Christian philanthropy, Grace, Gratitude, and Giving ultimately hopes that, as an expression of Regent's core mission, it might be used by God "to cultivate intelligent, vigorous and joyful commitment to Jesus Christ, his church and his world." Jeffrey P. Greenman is President and Professor of Theology and Ethics at Regent College. He also served as Associate Dean of Biblical and Theological Studies and Professor of Christian Ethics at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois, and worked for nine years in leadership at Tyndale Seminary in Toronto. He has also worked in the US government in the areas of education and juvenile justice, as well as working in national politics and in educational consulting.
Download or read book Passing the Plate written by Christian Smith and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2008-09-29 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passing the Plate shows that few American Christians donate generously to religious and charitable causes. This eye-opening book explores the reasons behind such ungenerous giving, the potential world-changing benefits of greater financial giving, and what can be done to improve matters. By illuminating the social and psychological forces that shape charitable giving, Passing the Plate is sure to spark a much-needed debate on a critical issue.
Download or read book Gospel Principles written by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was released on 1997 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide and a Teacher’s Manual Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher’s manual. As you study it, seeking the Spirit of the Lord, you can grow in your understanding and testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christand His Atonement, and the Restoration of the gospel. You can find answers to life’s questions, gain an assurance of your purpose and self-worth, and face personal and family challenges with faith.
Download or read book Charity Detox written by Robert D. Lupton and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The veteran urban activist and author of the revolutionary Toxic Charity returns with a headline-making book that offers proven, results-oriented ideas for transforming our system of giving. In Toxic Charity, Robert D. Lupton revealed the truth about modern charity programs meant to help the poor and disenfranchised. While charity makes donors feel better, he argued, it often hurts those it seeks to help. At the forefront of this burgeoning yet ineffective compassion industry are American churches, which spend billions on dependency-producing programs, including food pantries. But what would charity look like if we, instead, measured it by its ability to alleviate poverty and needs? That is the question at the heart of Charity Detox. Drawing on his many decades of experience, Lupton outlines how to structure programs that actually improve the quality of life of the poor and disenfranchised. He introduces many strategies that are revolutionizing what we do with our charity dollars, and offers numerous examples of organizations that have successfully adopted these groundbreaking new models. Only by redirecting our strategies and becoming committed to results, he argues, can charity enterprises truly become as transformative as our ideals.
