The Biblical Jubilee and the Struggle for Life

"If the twentieth century was the century of politics, the twenty-first will be the century of economics. Christians are going to have to learn about economics in order to reverse a situation in which the richest 20% receive 82.7% of the world's income while the poor are becoming abysmally poorer. The Kinslers, anticipating that new agenda, have produced a thoughtful and urgent manifesto for the recovery of the biblical Jubilee as a model for the dramatic changes required of us if we are to rise to this challenge."


— Walter Wink, author, The Powers That Be





"A very timely book! People are uncertain about the twenty-first century and are searching for new orientation. The biblical Sabbath and Jubilee tradition does provide essential directions for the process of personal, ecclesial and social transformation. Ross and Gloria Kinsler open up the richness of this tradition."


— Konrad Raiser, World Council of Churches





"Ross and Gloria Kinsler cross the boundaries between cultures and between disciplines to explore the challenges of the biblical Jubilee traditions for our present-day quest for economic and social justice. . . . With graceful and joyful courage, they challenge their readers to join them in a personal and corporate life of responsible discipleship."


— Sharon H. Ringe, Wesley Theological Seminary





“An extremely valuable resource. In this time of ‘globalization’ by major economic and political powers, it’s good to inform and support ourselves as people of faith with some biblical, social ‘globalization.’”


— Joan Elbert, coordinator, 2000 Kairos/USA





“Ross and Gloria Kinsler bring together the resources of biblical scholarship and their own rich insights and experience to deepen our understanding of our faith, and challenge us to action. It will prove especially valuable as a guide to small groups interested in this theme.”


— Richard Shaull