Property And Riches In The Early Church by Martin Hengel
A concise historical and theological analysis of early Christian attitudes toward wealth and property, examining New Testament texts and early church writings within their Greco-Roman context. It traces the tension between radical calls to renunciation and the practical realities of community life, patronage, and household churches. Emphasizing almsgiving, stewardship, and responsibility toward the poor, it shows how an ethic of moderated possession emerged, balancing critique of riches with their charitable and communal use.
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