The Christian consumer : living faithfully in a fragile world / Laura M. Hartman.
| Author/creator | Hartman, Laura M. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011. |
| Description | xiii, 256 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Consumption matters -- To avoid sin -- To embrace creation -- To love the neighbor -- To envision the future -- Considered consumption. |
| Abstract | "In this book, Laura M. Hartman formulates a coherent Christian ethic of consumption, imposing order on the debate by dividing it into four imperatives: first, Christians should consume in ways that avoid sin, from the sin of gluttony to social sins stemming from consumption. Second, they should use the materials of life in ways that honor and celebrate creation and creation's abundance. Third, consumption should reflect a love of one's neighbor, expanding the idea of 'neighbor' to include faraway sweatshop workers and even the nonhuman natural world. Finally, the book explores a much broader point, urging Christians to judge their consumption by comparing it with their eschatological visions for the future."--Jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 195-233) and index. |
| LCCN | 2011007842 |
| ISBN | 9780199746422 |
| ISBN | 0199746427 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BR115.C67 H37 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |