Beschreibung
This research will focus on poverty within the Johannesburg Gauteng province. My contention is that poor people are often neglected by the government and even the church and as a result being seen as those who have become a burden for society, yet these are people who have no access to the necessities of life. How can the Church of the Nazarene reflect upon Wesleys works of mercy in order to focus again on the poor within the Johannesburg area? This research will look at Wesleys theology of social engagement with a particular focus on being good news to those who are considered poor within the Johannesburg area. The paper has a fourfold analytical description. First it will look at the plight of the poor, and explore how government policies continue to affect the poor, including the increasing poverty gap. Secondly I will address the question: why does poverty and inequality continue to grow within a post democratic South Africa? Thirdly I will depict John Wesleys theology of works of mercy with particular reference to the Church of the Nazarene. And finally the book will look at the possible application of Wesleys theology in a Johannesburg context.
Autorenporträt
Rev LLoyd Solomons is married to Tiffany and have a son Leethan and they reside in South Africa. He received his B.A from NTC, his M.A from Manchester and is currently pursuing his Ph.D. Rev LLoyd is an online lecturer and also teach at NazareneTheological College in South Africa Johannesburg. Married to Tiffany and they have a son.
