Should the Church Teach Tithing?
A Theologian’s Conclusions about a Taboo Doctrine
1-11-2010: Finally, finally, finally, there will soon be a book in bookstores everywhere presenting our viewpont about tithign. Seehttp://www.amazon.com/Perspectives-Tithing-Views-David-Croteau/dp/0805449779/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1289482778&sr=8-1
Our good friend, David Croteau, is both editor and contributor. He evaluates all four views plus his own extensively. I suggest all of you buy this book and spread the word. For me it is a great breakthrogh.
This book is both publilshed and circulated by the Southern Baptist Convention’s own press.
And it is very affordable.
David Croteau, Ph. D.,
Slave of the Word
http://slaveoftheword.blogspot.com
Dr. David Croteau, PhD, graduated from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina after writing his Ph. D. dissertation on the subject of tithing. His primary instructor for the dissertation was Andreas Kostenberger. The reader for his Ph. D. dissertation was Craig Blomberg of Denver Seminary. Dr. Croteau is currently on staff at Liberty University.
AUDIOS BY DR. DAVID CROTEAU:
Part One; June 3, 2009
Introduction; Definitions; History; Abraham; Jacob
Part 2; June 5, 2009
Law; Leviticus 27; Numbers 18; Deuteronomy 14 & 26; Malachi 3
Part 3: Aug 26, 2009
Jesus, Paul, Hebrews
Part 4: Aug 27, 2009
NT Giving Principles
Pickwick (an imprint of Wipf and Stock) has published my book in the McMaster
Theological Studies Series: You Mean I Don’t Have to Tithe?
Here is the link:
http://wipfandstock.com/store/You_Mean_I_Dont_Have_to_Tithe_A_Deconstruction_of_\
Tithing_and_a_Reconstruction_of_PostTithe_Giving
It is a reworking of my dissertation. I argue, in essence, what this group has been discussing for a few years – that the tithe has no direct application for Christians. The text of the book is over 270 pages and here are the endorsements:
“David Croteau’s study promises to be the definitive work on tithing for years to come. Croteau provides a thorough survey of the history of scholarship on the issue, exegetes all relevant biblical texts, and discusses all the major systematic theological issues at stake. But Croteau does not stop there. He sets tithing within the framework of the larger pattern of New Covenant giving, which renders his study not merely academically significant but also immensely practical. For all those interested in the subject of giving, tithing, and financial Christian stewardship, this is a must-read-highly recommended.”
—Andreas J. Köstenberger
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Argumentation is extremely thorough and persuasive . . . the amount of material surveyed especially in recent American church history is exemplary. . . . The positions articulated are eminently defensible and indeed superbly defended. An important contribution in the current American and SBC [Southern Baptist Convention] conversation and milieu.”
—Craig Blomberg
Denver Seminary
“David Croteau is an engaging young scholar who has done some careful thinking regarding the biblical concept of stewardship. For example, his twenty principles of giving in chapter 5 provide a handy, succinct summary of his research.”
—Gary Habermas
Liberty University”
Are Christians obligated to tithe? David Croteau thinks not, and argues that it is only our traditionalism that prevents us from following the biblical instructions about giving. The New Covenant foundation for giving is always relationship-driven, grace-driven, and love-driven. “Radical obedience is required,” the author states. But Christians who give less than 10 percent “do not sin.” I am impressed with Mr. Croteau’s work. It offers valid, profound, and inspiring direction to all and especially evangelical Christians.”
—David Alan Black
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary”
Since one’s view of giving or tithing often is the consequence and application of their theological system, and since there is no agreement on this issue, this is a discussion that can contribute to the practice of the church. Not only will students of theology and divinity in colleges and seminaries be able to make use of such a volume, but clergy and other practitioners in the church will be able to profit from such a volume as well. This is an issue that is raised by Christians in the church every week when the offering or collection plate is distributed. David Croteau possesses the theological skills necessary to developThe theological guide through the various issues in a manner that is not only informative, but also irenic and impartial.”
—Wayne G. Strickland
Multnomah Bible College
LIST OF TITHING OPPONENTS THROUGHOUT HISTORY
Comparing/COMPARING
Should the Church Teach Tithing by Russell E Kelly, PHD.
(Not in capital letters.)
YOU MEAN I DON’T HAVE TO TITHE BY DAVID CROTEAU, PHD. (CAPITAL LETTERS.)
Length of Book: 274 (279) plus Biblo. & Author
LENGTH OF BOOK: 269 (395) with Major Appends
Dedication v
DEDICATION xi-x11
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PREFACE ix-x
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Introduction 1-3
INTRODUCTION 1-8
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ABBREVIATIONS 13-15
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Tithing Texts Section 5-125, 147-169 (longest section)
TITHE TEXTS 88-138, 131-138, 219
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New Covenant Giving 181-209, 224-234 major focus
NEW COVENANT 139-148, 247-251
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Other Key Chapters 126-132, 170-180, 210-223, 235-245
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Hermeneutics 133-146
HERMENEUTICS 151-237, 298-309 major focus
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History of Tithing 246-262
HISTORY 9-82, 271-302 major focus
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Scripture Index (At Web Site)
SCRIPTURE INDEX 347-363
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NAME-SUBJECT INDEX 365-380
MONEY 102
FOOD INCREASE 108
GENESIS 4 83-87
GENESIS 14 88-90, 11-113
Numbers 31 25-26
NUMBERS 31 112
GENESIS 28 91-94, 114-115
NUMBERS 18 103-104
LEVITICUS 27 102-102
THREE TITHES 106-110
TAXES 109
2 CHRONICLES 31 117
NEHEMIAH 119-120
MALACHI 121-127
MATTHEW 22 138-139
MATTHEW 23 129-130
LUKE 18 131
ACTS 15,21 65, 95, 148, 162, 195, 202, 231
HERMENEUTICS 151-237, 298-309 major focus
HEBREWS 7 131-138
Ordinances Abolished 14 references 360-361
1 Peter 2:9-10; Rev 5:10
PRIESTHOOD 157, 159, 218
1 CORINTHIANS 9 140-145, 149 23 references
1 CORINTHIANS 16 146; 23 references
Galatians 6:6 141, 179
GALATIANS 6:6 148-150
1 TIMOTHY 5 167,170,233,234, 264
ACTS 20 144, 218, 219, 242, 244
2 CORINTHIANS 8-9 146-149, 241-256
CHAFER: 17 REFERENCES 367
HISTORY 9-82, 271-302 major focus
SUMMARY 293-297
About the Author 279
