Key to #Deuteronomy 16’s & 26’s demands to include the #impoverished & #disadvantaged (widows, orphans, sojourners) at festivals is to ensure that the #marginalized are seen

#SystemicPoverty thrives on making the poor the “other” and, when possible, keeping impoverished folks away from those with means/influence

These Deut statutes encourage interaction, community-building, and care

#BiblicalStudies #liberation #BiblicalEthics #BiblicalEconomics

Thrilled to receive proofs of my newest edited book & 1st of a six-volume series on #BiblicalEconomics.

The series ranges from what we know about the ancient economies of the Bible to biblical texts that can confront injustice, today

So very thankful to the contributors, who did exceptional work.