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UNINA9910777895003321 |
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Autore |
Wuthnow Robert |
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Titolo |
The crisis in the churches : spiritual malaise, fiscal woe / / Robert Wuthnow |
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New York : , : Oxford University Press, , 1997 |
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ISBN |
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0-19-773874-5 |
1-280-52920-2 |
0-19-802702-8 |
1-4294-1532-0 |
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Descrizione fisica |
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1 online resource (304 pages) |
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Disciplina |
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Soggetti |
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Church finance - United States - History - 20th century |
Middle class - United States - History - 20th century |
United States Church history 20th century |
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Materiale a stampa |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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Nota di bibliografia |
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-285) and index. |
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Nota di contenuto |
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Contents; Introduction; one: HARD TIMES IN PARADISE; two: ANATOMY OF THE CRISIS; three: THE SPIRITUAL DILEMMA OF THE MIDDLE CLASS; four: WHAT THE CLERGY ARE SAYING; five: MEETING NEEDS IN THE WORKPLACE; six: PICKING UP THE PIECES; seven: THE DEMISE OF STEWARDSHIP; eight: MONEY MATTERS; nine: THE GOSPEL OF GIVING; ten: GIVING TO THE POOR; eleven: WORKING FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE; twelve: STRATEGIES FOR SURVIVAL; Methodology; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index |
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Sommario/riassunto |
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This text examines the crises in America's churches. Pointing to both the failure of the clergy to confront their financial problems head-on, and their neglect of the real spiritual needs of their predominantly middle-class congregations, it offers suggestions for more effective ministry. |
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