Voicing God : theological injunction to economic issues

Taking a socio-historical approach, this chapter traces history from World War II (WWII) and illustrates the various instances in which economics and politics intersect with theological themes. After WWII the dominant paradigm in theology tilted towards a moral economy by focusing on issues of fairn...

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Published in:Verbum et ecclesia Vol. 38; no. 3; pp. 67 - 76
Main Author: Dube, Zorodzai (Zoro)
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 06.10.2017
Subjects:
cultural studies
moral economy
Theology
ISSN:1609-9982, 2074-7705
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Summary:Taking a socio-historical approach, this chapter traces history from World War II (WWII) and illustrates the various instances in which economics and politics intersect with theological themes. After WWII the dominant paradigm in theology tilted towards a moral economy by focusing on issues of fairness, justice and peace. This chapter argues that, in view of the triumph of global capitalism since 1989, the future and relevance of theology is located within spaces that provide ethical and moral influence towards fairness and justice, thus agreeing with the central message of Jesus of Nazareth.
ISSN:1609-9982
2074-7705
DOI:10.4102/ve.v38i3.1622