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How can the Kingdom of God transform the powerlessness of the poor?In this revised edition, Jayakumar Christian argues that in order to provide sustainable solutions to powerlessness, poverty and oppression, it is critical to challenge and redefine power from the perspective of the kingdom of God. Only when we realise that we are all 'empty-handed' before God can broken relationships be restored.This is a work destined to become a classic on how best to minister among the poor and a must-read for anyone who simply wants to learn more about God's heart for the marginalised and what that might mean for his followers.

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'This is an important book. Written by a deeply experienced and thoughtful practitioner, it is theologically deep and fundamentally sound in terms of its social science. This is a must-read for any Christian interested in working for transformation among the poor' (Dr Bryant L Myers, Professor of International Development, Fuller Theological Seminary). 'Jayakumar has worked among the poor for more than 30 years and demonstrates a profound personal relationship with 'the God of the Empty-Handed'. This is a modern classic and this revised edition is a major contribution to development thinking and practice in the twenty-first century' (Revd Tim Costello, Executive Director, Micah Australia; Director, Ethical Voice; Senior Fellow, Centre for Public Christianity).

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Jayakumar works for World Vision in India.Dr Jayakumar Christian is National Director of World Vision India. He and his family live in Chennai, India.

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