| Idols of Nations: Biblical Myth at the Origins of Capitalism Contributor(s): Boer, Roland (Author), Petterson, Christina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1451465440 ISBN-13: 9781451465440 Publisher: Fortress Press OUR PRICE: $32.54 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2014 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - Prophecy - Religion | Biblical Studies - History & Culture - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - General |
| Dewey: 261.85 |
| Physical Information: 0.46" H x 6" W x 9" (0.66 lbs) 207 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Roland Boer and Christina Petterson here produce a critical survey showing that the rise of capitalist theory was shaped by the way different economic philosophersSmith, Hobbes, Grotius, Malthus, Lockeread the Bible. Invoking Jeremiah (14:22) and Adam Smithwho took the title of his Wealth of Nations from Isaiah (61:6; 66:12)they show that early theories of capitalism were shaped by particular assumptions that these theorists brought to their readings of the story of Eden in particular. They examine those assumptions and evaluate what has changed in subsequent centuries. Idols of Nations shows that the Bible was central to the theorization and economic thought of these key thinkers as it explores the distinct problems each sought to overcome. |