%0 Journal Article
%T The (Possible) Function of the Beatitude of the Poor in the Context of the Struggle against Poverty
%A J K¨¹gler
%J Acta Theologica
%D 2012
%I 
%X The article focuses on the beatitude of the poor in the social and religious context of historical Jesus. The original version of this makarism has to be seen as a religious statement which is not meant as a program of social reform. Yet it has political and socio-ethical implications as it connects the poor with God and his kingdom. Those who are searching God have to go to the poor. A possible function of the beatitude of the poor in the struggle against poverty can be seen in the spiritual empowerment it gives to the poor themselves: Poverty is against God¡¯s will; it is no divine punishment and does not separate from God. The poor will be liberated from suffering. Poverty has no place in the kingdom but will be eradicated.
%U http://www.ajol.info/index.php/actat/article/view/85701