Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2019

Publication Title

Interpretation (United Kingdom)

Abstract

The growing gap between the wealthiest and poorest members of society is a pressing social concern regularly invoked in discussions surrounding taxation, the minimum wage, and the social safety net. Advocates of particular positions at times reference various biblical passages. This essay examines several relevant themes and passages within the Hebrew Bible in order to explore ways the Bible might be brought into productive conversation with these contemporary issues.

Keywords

Book of, Book of, Deuteronomy, Hebrew Bible, Poverty, Proverbs, Taxes, Wealth

Volume

73

Issue

1

First Page

7

Last Page

17

DOI

10.1177/0020964318802817

ISSN

00209643

Rights

© The Author 2018

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