What does the Bible actually teach about tithing-and where do later Jewish and Christian traditions begin?
Tithing, Generosity, and Justice in the Bible offers a comprehensive, balanced, and academically grounded study of one of the most debated subjects in contemporary Christianity: the relationship among tithing, generosity, wealth, poverty, ministerial support, prosperity, and biblical justice.
Moving from the patriarchal narratives and the Torah through the Prophets, Jewish tradition, Jesus, Paul, the early Church, the Middle Ages, the Reformation, Pentecostalism, and the modern prosperity movement, 聲gel Duarte carefully distinguishes what the biblical text says, how it has been interpreted throughout history, and how its principles may responsibly be applied today.
The book examines key passages and themes including:
- Abraham and Melchizedek
- Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy on tithing
- Malachi 3 and the "storehouse"
- Firstfruits, offerings, vows, and tzedakah
- Poverty, debt, Jubilee, and economic justice
- Jesus on wealth, giving, and the Kingdom of God
- Paul on generosity, equality, ministerial support, and "sowing"
- The early Church and shared resources
- Jewish traditions of ma'aser and charitable giving
- The historical development of compulsory and voluntary tithing
- Pentecostalism and prosperity theology
- Church budgeting, transparency, accountability, and financial ethics
- Fundraising without manipulation
- Personal and family stewardship
- Generosity, social justice, and the Church's public witness
Rather than beginning with a predetermined denominational answer, the author examines the major positions fairly and asks a larger question: How should believers manage everything entrusted to them before God?
Designed for pastors, theologians, Bible teachers, seminary students, church leaders, and serious readers, this extensive volume combines biblical exegesis, historical research, Jewish background, theology, pastoral application, study questions, tables, a thematic and exegetical glossary, and a consolidated bibliography.
A major reference work for anyone seeking to understand Christian giving without legalism, prosperity formulas, or financial manipulation-and to recover a biblical vision of generosity rooted in grace, justice, responsibility, and faithful stewardship.
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