Jesus Consumer: Reframing the Debate between Faith and Consumption
Author:   Michael L. Klassen
Publisher:   University Press of America
ISBN:  

9780761856337


Pages:   122
Publication Date:   10 December 2013
Format:   Paperback
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Jesus Consumer: Reframing the Debate between Faith and Consumption


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Some scholars believe that Jesus’ punitive instructions about possessions and material goods amount to little more than antiquated sayings. By contrast, Jesus Consumer combines modern consumer research with the latest writings on historical Jesus to propose a model for contemporary consumer behavior that pays serious regard to Jesus’ “consumption teachings.” The author argues that Jesus’ consumer teachings possess the greatest potential to help us effect positive change in our personal lives and social relationships. We need to interpret and enact his teachings symbolically, not follow them literally.

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Author:   Michael L. Klassen
Publisher:   University Press of America
Imprint:   University Press of America
Dimensions:   Width: 15.10cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 22.60cm
Weight:   0.195kg
ISBN:  

9780761856337


ISBN 10:   0761856331
Pages:   122
Publication Date:   10 December 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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PROLOGUE INTRODUCTION—What do monks do when they aren’t praying? I. Jesus Landlord—If Jesus was carpenter, why didn’t he build something? II. Jesus Amish—What part of “own no property” don’t we get? III. Jesus Contractor—Are some cars more Christian than others? IV. Jesus Espresso— Does a “double skinny, half-caf” hold life’s meaning? V. Jesus Corporate—What’s the difference between St. Joe’s and Joe’s Bar? CONCLUSION NOTES REFERENCES ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Michael L. Klassen, Ph.D., is a business professor and the author of five books and over fifty academic articles. He has spoken to audiences worldwide and his writing has been featured on several national news programs, including Dateline NBC and ABC’s 20/20.

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