Koinonia and Stewardship: Property, Wealth, and Mutual Aid in the First Christian Communities (c. 30-150 CE) - A Comprehensive Analysis with Special Reference to Acts 2:44-45 and 4:32-35
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The early Christian communities practiced voluntary economic sharing rooted in theological convictions. Jerusalem's intense communalism (Acts 2:44-45; 4:32-35) expressed their Spirit-led unity and eliminated need. As Christianity spread, this evolved into systematic mutual aid through household networks and Paul's collection. Their ethic of stewardship and koinonia challenged absolute private property, viewing possessions as divine gifts for the common good.
Author: Obeng Adjei, Bicknim
Language: English
Subfield: Religious studies
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7128610613
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