The Fear of Beggars : Stewardship and Poverty in Christian Ethics (Eerdmans Ekklesia Series)

Asks "Why does Christian ethics so rarely tackle the question of whether to give to beggars?" This work examines classical economics, Christian stewardship and the roots of the term "stewardship". It also stresses the importance of Christian attempts to re-imagine property relations in ways that integrate qualities of dependence and humility.