Just Generosity; A New Vision for Overcoming Poverty in America

Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 1999. Presumed First Edition, First printing. Trade paperback. Very good. 266, [6] pages. Notes. Bibliography. List of Organizations. Subject Index. Scripture Index. Foreword by Charles W. Colson and John J. Dilulio, Jr. Afterword by Eugene F. Rivers, 3rd. Signed by author on title page. Ronald James Sider (born 17 September 1939) is a Canadian-born American theologian and social activist. He is often identified by others with the evangelical left even if he personally disclaims any political inclination. He is the founder of Evangelicals for Social Action, a think-tank which seeks to develop biblical solutions to social and economic problems. He is a founding board member of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment. He is also the Distinguished Professor of Theology, Holistic Ministry and Public Policy at Palmer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Just Generosity calls Christians to examine their priorities and their pocketbooks in the face of a scandalous tendency to overlook those among us who suffer while we live in practical opulence. This holistic approach to helping the poor goes far beyond donating clothes or money, envisioning a world in which faith-based groups work with businesses, the media, and the government to help end poverty in the world's richest nation. This updated edition includes current statistics, policy recommendations, and discussions covering everything from welfare reform, changes to Medicaid, and the Social Security debate. "Sider's most important book since Rich Christians in an Age of Hunger."--Jim Wallis, author, God's Politics. "Sider knows how to lift up people in need.... [An] important and challenging book."--John Ashcroft, former Attorney General of the United States.