You Mean I Don't Have to Tithe?: A Deconstruction of Tithing and a Reconstruction of Post-Tithe Giving

by David A. Croteau

Overview

Tithing is a well-known church practice in our day and age, but do church-goers really practice it? When did the concept of tithing begin? How is it justified? What does the Bible say about it? You Mean I Don't Have to Tithe? is a detailed study on the controversial topic of tithing, covering over 2,000 years of well-known theologians regarding this topic. Dr. Croteau's intense tithing investigation will enable you to explore tithing and related topics in-depth, expounding many misconceptions of tithing as well as aiding in a correct understanding of this popular topic.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781498271554
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	02/01/2010
Series:	McMaster Theological Studies Series , #3
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	396
File size:	783 KB

About the Author

David A. Croteau (PhD Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He edited and contributed to the forthcoming Perspective on Tithing and contributed to What the New Testament Authors Really Cared About (2008).
David A. Croteau (PhD Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Associate Professor of Biblical Studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia. He edited and contributed to the forthcoming Perspective on Tithing and contributed to What the New Testament Authors Really Cared About (2008).

Table of Contents

List of Tables viii

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xi

Abbreviations xiii

1 Introduction 1

2 A History of Tithing in the Christian Church 9

3 Tithing in the Old Testament 83

4 Tithing in the New Testament 128

5 Theological Conclusions Functioning as Hermeneutical Presuppositions 151

6 Tithing, Law and Gospel, and Systematic Issues 182

7 Post-Tithing: The Fulfillment of the Tithe 206

8 Giving in the New Covenant 238

9 Summary and Conclusions 260

Appendices:

A The Pre-Tithing-Renewal List 271

B The Tithing-Renewal List 279

C Summary of Arguments Advocating Tithing 293

D Theological Systems and Natural Law 298

Bibliography 311

Scripture Index 347

Author Index 365

Subject Index 377