Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger: Moving from Affluence to Generosity

by Ronald J. Sider

While the Bible is full of instructions to care for the poor and warns against being seduced by riches, statistics prove that the richer people become, the less they give. In his classic treatise about an age-old problem, Dr. Sider explains the causes of poverty and hunger.

Rejecting the idea that poverty has just one cause, he argues it comes from a mix of individual choices and unjust systems.

• Statistical portrait of global poverty and inequality
• Competing conservative and liberal explanations for poverty
• Biblical case for prioritizing the poor
• Practical proposals for personal and structural change

Dr. Sider offers a comprehensive practical solutions for Christians who want to work to address this persistent issue and stop rationalizing their wealth.