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Engaging New Institutional Economics with New Testament Studies
Methods and Case Studies on Wealth, Poverty, Economic Relationships, and Material Culture
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Engaging New Institutional Economics with New Testament Studies
Methods and Case Studies on Wealth, Poverty, Economic Relationships, and Material Culture
About this book
In Engaging New Institutional Economics with New Testament Studies: Methods and Case Studies on Wealth, Poverty, Economic Relationships, and Material Culture, the intersection of economics and biblical scholarship takes center stage, offering a groundbreaking approach to understanding the economic underpinnings of the New Testament. This book explores how the vast economic landscape of the Roman Empire shaped early Christian communities, delving into themes of wealth, poverty, and material culture through the lens of New Institutional Economics (NIE). The book also conducts a thorough literature review, addressing a common misunderstanding rooted in the confusing use of the term "economics." Many scholars have narrowly assumed that economics refers exclusively to neo-classical economics. However, this work deliberately advocates for the merits of NIE, demonstrating how it offers a more nuanced framework for analyzing the economic realities of the ancient world and their impact on New Testament narratives. Through detailed case studies, including an analysis of wealth possession in the Gospel of Luke, the book illustrates how NIE can unlock new insights into the New Testament's engagement with economic structures. Far from being merely an academic exercise, this book argues that the New Testament offers profound wisdom for navigating the ethical and moral complexities of economic behavior in the modern world. Scholars and readers alike will find a valuable resource for exploring the rich, yet often overlooked, economic dimensions of the New Testament.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- List of Abbreviations
- Introduction
- Part I: Methodology and Method
- Chapter 1: A Methodological Review of the Relevance of Economics for the Study of the New Testament
- Chapter 2: Douglass North’s Model and its Relevance to New Testament Investigation
- Part II: Demonstrative Example
- Chapter 3: The Contribution of the Institutional Layer to the Discussion of the Poor/Rich and Wealth Possession Motifs
- Chapter 4: Institutional Layer of the Wealth Possession Issue in the Early Roman Empire
- Chapter 5: A Socio-Rhetorical Interpretation of Luke 10:25–37 in Light of Institutional Layer of Wealth Possession
- Part III: Application of NIE in New Testament Studies
- Chapter 6: The Institutional Function of the Agora and its Relevance to New Testament Studies: A New Institutional Economics Approach to the Athenian Agora and the New Testament
- Chapter 7: An Economic Analysis of the Perception of “Grief” in the Letter to Philippians in the Light of New Institutional Economics (NIE)
- Chapter 8: A Christian Response to the Conflicting Relationship between Slave and Master in a Christian Household in Light of New Institutional Economics
- Conclusion
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author