I. Backgrounds: biblical and historical -- II. The contemporary scene: the culture of poverty -- III. People and their response to poverty -- IV. The practical problems of the poor -- V. Some psychological problems of the poor -- VI. Special areas and special groups among the poor -- VII. The church and poverty -- VIII. Pastoral care, pastoral counseling, and the poor -- IX. Communication, counseling, and the poor -- X. Community resources, referral, interprofessional relationships -- XI. Individual concern and social action -- XII. The pastor: his attitudes and his identity. Published in: Nashville Physical description: 128 pages illustrations 20 cm

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