SECTION 1: BIBLICAL FOUNDATIONS OF ACTION ON BEHALF OF THE POOR
The King and his Kingdom
The Law of the King
The King's People
The King's Wealth
The King's War
SECTION 2: PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
Religion, Poverty and the Kingdom
Economics, Poverty and the Kingdom
Politics, Poverty and the Kingdom
Ethnic Identity, Poverty and the Kingdom
Women, Poverty and the Kingdom
Population Growth, Poverty and the Kingdom
Environment, Poverty and the Kingdom
Conclusion
Index of Bible Passages & General Index

Dewi Hughes brings together two of the hallmarks of Christianity: a submission to Scripture and a strong social conscience.

God of the Poor applies kingdom principles to Two-thirds World issues and to western attitudes. It is a valuable book for all Christians in developing a biblical approach to poverty.


Serving the poor is a Christian virtue but there are many ways in which to act. Such a broad agenda needs a wide biblical vision in the light of this massive problem. The church, as the visible community of God, has the task of blessing the poor. Dewi also considers the two issues threatening mass poverty: population growth and environmental degradation.

'Here is a passionate and biblical book about dealing with poverty. Every Christian who's concerned to be a responsible citizen of the world should read this book.'

Stephen Gaukroger, Gold Hill Baptist Church

Dewi Hughes has been on Tearfund's staff since 1987 and is, at present, Theological Advisor in the Corporate Services team. He is the author of Castrating Culture: A Christian Perspective on Ethnic Identity from the Margins.