Skip to content

Booksellers & Trade Customers: Sign up for online bulk buying at trade.atlanticbooks.com for wholesale discounts

Booksellers: Create Account on our B2B Portal for wholesale discounts

The biblical and theological examination of prosperity theology

by Basilius Kasera
Save 13% Save 13%
Current price ₹2,971.00
Original price ₹3,421.00
Original price ₹3,421.00
Original price ₹3,421.00
(-13%)
₹2,971.00
Current price ₹2,971.00

Imported Edition - Ships in 18-21 Days

Free Shipping in India on orders above Rs. 500

Request Bulk Quantity Quote
+91
Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9783656494034
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Grin Verlag
  • Publisher Imprint: Grin Verlag
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 142
  • Original Price: USD 34.9
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 195 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): Theology

Master's Thesis from the year 2012 in the subject Theology - Systematic Theology, grade: B, course: Theology - Systematic Theology (Ethics), language: English, abstract: This thesis conducts a biblical and theological analysis of the prosperity theology's (PT) impact amongst the poor. The main problem is to seek ways of effectively responding to the biblical, theological, and ideological problems raised by PT in Namibia, without overlooking the social issues of poverty and suffering, which this theology claims to be solving. The subject under discussion is found in various denominations but especially amongst neo-Pentecostal churches and it is not a standardised theology. Through interacting with the various views of the proponents and opponents this research proposes that although PT may have certain positive aspects, it is a theology established upon faulty hermeneutics and is not helpful in providing biblically and theologically sound solutions to the problem of poverty. The research aims to show that Christians have a biblical mandate to care for the poor and to work towards assisting the poor to help themselves. However, we do not foresee a time in the here and now when poverty will be totally abolished. Living with this painful reality, we have the duty of continuously pointing people to the future hope in Christ. On the other hand, our looking to the future hope does not exempt us from doing our best in helping people in the here and now as God enables us. The research shows that the gospel is the hope for humanity and we should do away with methods and practices that do not have their roots in Scripture. Moreover, the church has a duty to warn against any theology that is conducted in an irresponsible manner and is given to reductionist arguments when it comes to providing solutions to human problems. Therefore, the research seeks to suggest biblical, theological and practical ways of responding to the issue of poverty and ministry to the poor.

Basilius was born to an atheist father and a Roman Catholic mother, in Kavango West but grew up in the small town of Omaruru. He met his wife Justene through a friend who met his wife through him (the wives are sisters), and they were married in 2009 in Odibo (Anglican Cathedral). They have one beautiful daughter Abigail-Nicole who is 3 years old. He hold a master degree in theology with emphasis in Christian ethics from the South African Theological Seminary. Currently he is pursuing a postgraduate diploma in theological education through the London School of Theology. His plan is to take up doctoral studies by the end of 2014. Basilius is a fulltime lecturer at the Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary (NETS) where he also serves as the Academic Dean since 2012. Prior to coming to NETS he worked as a youth pastor and then became a manager for an HIV/AIDS testing and counseling centre, which he left to be the dean of school for a small Bible college. His passion is teaching theology. His general reading of books covers theology, philosophy, psychology, legal issues, and politics. In his free time he read Russian (especially Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky) and English classic novels.

Trusted for over 49 years

Family Owned Company

Secure Payment

All Major Credit Cards/Debit Cards/UPI & More Accepted

New & Authentic Products

India's Largest Distributor

Need Support?

Whatsapp Us