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Religious Giving: For Love of God (Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies)
David H. Smith
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paperback. Considers the connection between religion and giving within the Abrahamic traditions. This title focuses on the philosophical or theological dimensions of giving. It provides constructive guidance to the reader - informed by a critical understanding of the religious traditions under review. Series: Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies. Num Pages: 220 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: HRAM1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 340.
Religious Giving considers the connection between religion and giving within the Abrahamic traditions. Each contributor begins with the assumption that there is something inherently right or natural about the connection. But what exactly is it? To whom should we give, how much should we give, what is the relationship between our giving and our relationship to God? Writing for the introspective donor, congregational leader, or student interested in ways of meeting human needs, the authors focus on the philosophical or theological dimensions of giving. The contributors' goal is not to report on institutional practices, but to provide thoughtful, constructive guidance ... Read more
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Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Indiana University Press United States
Number of pages
220
Condition
New
Series
Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies
Number of Pages
220
Place of Publication
Bloomington, IN, United States
ISBN
9780253221889
SKU
V9780253221889
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About David H. Smith
David H. Smith is Director of the Yale Interdisciplinary Center for Bioethics and Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at Indiana University. Among his books are Entrusted: The Moral Responsibilities of Trusteeship (IUP, 1995), Early Warning (IUP, 1998), and Good Intentions (IUP, 2005).
Reviews for Religious Giving: For Love of God (Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies)
"Each of the essays is insightful and informative on its own merits, and they stand up quite well as a whole.... I know of no comparable book with this focus that travels the same ground and offers the same kinds of insights." —William J. Jackson, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis