{"product_id":"poverty-responding-like-jesus-9781612616827","title":"Poverty: Responding Like Jesus","description":"The poor will always be with you, Jesus said - but that doesn't mean Christians have ever figured out how to be with the poor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Pope Francis has emphasized a vision of a \"Church that is poor and for the poor.\" But growing economic inequality continues to spread across the globe. This book takes a fresh look at the role of churches, and individual Christians, in relating to poverty and the poor among them. A strong focus is placed on the biblical and theological roots of the Church's commitment to care for the poor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e At times praised as a virtue and blessed as a condition, poverty easily confuses us, and we are often left doing little to nothing to make a difference with and for the poor. As a social evil and a burden, poverty has elicited many kinds of reactions among the followers of Christ. It is time for Christians to figure out what to do about it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Contributors include Pope Francis, Pheme Perkins, Sandra M. Schneider, and Thomas Massaro SJ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKenneth R. Himes, OFM\u003c\/b\u003e is a Catholic theologian, currently teaching theology at Boston College. He earned his PhD at Duke University in religion and public policy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eConor M. Kelly\u003c\/b\u003e earned his PhD at Boston College and currently teaches theology at Marquette University. He's passionate about the connection between moral theology and applied ethics. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Paraclete Press (MA)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527960105234,"sku":"9781612616827","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_854c8cd3-4a89-451b-b783-be5129658e4e.jpg?v=1731319394","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/poverty-responding-like-jesus-9781612616827","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}