The Bible that reveals God's passion
Almost every page of the Bible speaks of God's heart for the poor. His concern for the marginalised. His compassion for the oppressed. His call for justice.
The Poverty and Justice Bible megaphones his voice as never before.
Using the clear Contemporary English Version (CEV) text, it highlights more than 2,000 verses that spell out God's attitude to poverty and justice.
In-depth studies on what to do
And at the core of the groundbreaking Poverty and Justice Bible are in-depth studies and practical suggestions on what we can do to tackle poverty and injustice in our world today.
The Poverty and Justice Bible
You know God cares for the poor.
Now you can know how much.
Published by Bible Society‚ committed to making the Bible's message heard.
The inspiration behind it
It was US pastor and writer Rick Warren who laid the foundations for The Poverty and Justice Bible.
He'd discovered that there were 2,000 verses on poverty - and couldn't believe he'd never noticed before.
Bono's view
U2 frontman Bono, in his talk to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC in November 2006, pointed out that the only time Christ is judgmental is on the subject of the poor.
He also referred to the 2,000+ mentions of poverty in the Bible, saying ‚'that's a lot of airtime!'
How the work was done
It took a team of Bible Society researchers poring over the CEV to identify every verse that's specific about God's take on social injustice.
These range from Old Testament prophecies to Jesus' radical teachings. Just about every page has some emphasis on justice and fairness.
It's on the global agenda for politicians, activists and opinion formers. But fighting poverty and tackling injustice is no new concept for the 21st century.
This Bible is proof that, on issues of social justice, God has plenty to say.
When it comes to poverty and justice, God got there first.
Highlighted CEV Bible, and so much more!
If images of poverty and injustice on your TV screen make you angry, this Bible is for you.
If you want to know how your faith connects with issues today, this Bible is for you.
It's your satnav to explore God's messages and challenges. Its power will drive your passion to shout for justice for the poor.
The Poverty and Justice Bible gives you:
- Clear and accessible CEV text that helps you get straight to the heart of the message
- Highlighted verses to clarify your understanding of God's passion for social justice
- A unique 32-page study guide to support your individual research and group discussion
- Practical suggestions on how you can make a difference to the lives of the poor and the oppressed
- A Bible with the backing of social justice campaigners including World Vision, Tearfund, Stop the Traffik and many more
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