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Old 12-30-2007, 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Pergamum View Post
The book WAS a reaction against another book was it not? Therefore it was not primarily written as a positive treatment on the subject of how to help the poor, but to primarily correct a false theological view - i.e. a reaction. Reactions NEVER show the full story.
Actually, his book set forth positive stewardship to the poor and a biblical way to deal with poverty.
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