In recent times, the question about the proper essence of a Christian economic ethics has rarely been asked explicitly. However, the concept of a post-secular society, as presented by Jürgen Habermas, offers renewed access. The necessary foundation for this approach involves the relationship...

1. Introduction -- 2. Christian Faith and Economics -- 3. Biblical Stewardship and Economic Progress -- 4. Rationality and Alienation: Themes from Ghandi -- 5. Consumerism in Contemporary China -- 6. Anglican Christians and Modern Political Economy -- 7. Islamic Finance, Consumer Protection and...

Recommended readings (Machine generated): 1. Dotan Leshem (2014), 'The Ancient Art of Economics', European Journal of the History of Economic Thought, 21 (2), 201-29 -- 2. Constant J. Mews and Ibrahim Abraham (2007), 'Usury and Just Compensation: Religious and Financial Ethics in Historical...

There was a time when theologians and economists knew much more about each other's work than they do today. This book is dedicated to reconnecting two disciplines that study different dimensions of the human condition. The well respected contributors - economists, theologians, some both -...

This open access book seeks to foster a multidisciplinary understanding of the ties between faith, financial intermediation, and economic progress by drawing on research across economics, finance, history, philosophy, ethics, theology, public policy, law, and other disciplines. Chapters in this...

This book offers a radical new way of approaching the Old Testament. Sigmund Wagner-Tsukamoto argues that rational, institutional and constitutional economic lessons can be derived from the Old Testament, with applications to social conflict and resolution. The book suggests that this religious...