Globalization and the Kingdom of God

by Bob Goudzwaard, Larry Reed

This new book examines the way in which our world is rapidly becoming a single "global village." The result of this trend is twofold-nations with nearly unlimited resources are gaining even greater power and wealth, while others are sinking deeper into poverty. Originally delivered as a Kuyper Lecture, this book challenges Christians to live responsibly, so that all of God's people are treated with economic justice. Following Goudzwaard's thoughts are critiques by associate professor of economics Dr. Brian Fikkert (Covenant College); professor of economic philosophy Dr. Adolfo García de la Sienra (University of Veracruz, Mexico); and Larry Reed, who works with issues of global poverty through OPPORTUNITY International Network. A conclusion by editor James W. Skillen charts a course for those who want to act globally on the basis of a biblical worldview.

Genres: Theology, Business

123 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2001

Reviews

[Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perceptive, insightful - a must read

[Curtis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the book form of a lecture by Bob Goudzwaard on the current state of globalization (as of 1999) and a Christian response to it. Very interesting and insightful. A quick read but full of huge implications for Christians in their spheres of influence. The only reason its not rated 10/10 is because I wish it was longer and more in-depth (I do understand it is a lecture and not a book so it’s understandable).