The Sabbath and Jubilee: This chapter turns to the Sabbath principle as it applies to a variety of issues in ancient society like land, property, and slaves. The theological perspective operates out of a creation context, with ancient Israelites functioning as stewards of property and wealth, rather than as owners. God the creator holds that role. The chapter argues that viewing possessions as divine gifts to a community provides a better starting point than promoting the individual right to succeed. The text instructs the reader on the Sabbath and Jubilee years, supplements that instruction, and concludes with attention to the poor and those in service to the community. Sabbath and Jubilee practices are probably quite ancient and have grown here to a lengthy treatise with the purpose of e…