Includes bibliographical references.

Prequel: Reconsidering the value of money in hard times -- In the beginning God created ... : getting our bearings -- A King's ransom: proverbial wisdom on wealth -- Money in the bartering world of Jesus -- Jesus and the treasure hunt -- James's rich wisdom -- Wealth and poverty in Luke-Acts -- Paul on work, remuneration, and the love of money -- John of Patmos and a news flash for the merchants and Mr. 666 -- Towards a New Testament theology of money, stewardship, and giving -- Deprogramming ourselves from a lifestyle of conspicuous consumption and self-gratification.