Moving from biblical theology to systematic theology to practical theology, "Work: Theological Foundations and Practical Implications" offers a comprehensive theology of work. With contributions from a variety of leading theologians including Miroslav Volf and Samuel Gregg, this book brings together biblical scholars, ethicists, economists representing a spectrum of theological voices. It will bring a new academic depth to the literature on the theology of work and provide a comprehensive single-volume resource for scholars and students alike.

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Contents
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Contributors
Foreword: Good News for Work (and Beyond)
1. Work in Christian Perspective: An Introduction
Part 1. Biblical Theology
2. The Creation Narratives and the Original Unity of Work and Worship in the Human Vocation
3. Work as a Blessed Gift in the Prophets and Writings: A Thematic Study with Special Emphasis on Jeremiah 29
4. Labour of Love: The Theology of Work in First and Second Thessalonians
5. Jesus and Character Values in Work
Part 2. Systematic Theology
6. Work as Cooperation with God
7. Be Fruitful and Multiply: Work and Anthropology
8. Work and Sanctification
9. Being God’s People by Working on God’s Mission
10. Work and the New Creation
Part 3. Practical Theology
11. Economics and the Theology of Work
12. The Problem of Meaning and Related Problems: Four Voices in a Pastoral Theology of Work
13. The Marketplace as Common Ground for Serving Others
14. Poverty, Justice, and Work
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