The Unjust Steward: Wealth, Poverty, and the Church Today

by Miguel Escobar

"An absolute must read for anyone who has ever wondered what the Bible really says about economic injustice and the wealth gap." -Kelly Brown Douglas, Dean, Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary

In the ancient heart of Christianity is a deep longing for God's reversal of rich and poor. Its depiction of "the righteous poor and oppressive rich" and God's preferential option for "the least of these" continues to represent something new, countercultural, and strange, both in ancient Rome and today.

Author Miguel Escobar grounds the discussion of wealth and poverty in the teachings of Jesus, weaving in the words of early church leaders and his own personal experience.

The Unjust Steward presents a compelling case for a profound overhaul in the way the church and its people value the poor and transform into servants of God instead of stewards of wealth.

503 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 15, 2022

Reviews

[Beth G · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thought provoking and insightful. Some of it gets repetitive, but overall it has a deep message that explores the connection between wealth and historic Christian communities.