The Economy of Desire: Christianity and Capitalism in a Postmodern World

by Daniel M. Bell Jr.

Book Overview

In this addition to the award-winning Church and Postmodern Culture series, respected theologian Daniel Bell compares and contrasts capitalism and Christianity, showing how Christianity provides resources for faithfully navigating the postmodern global economy.Bell approaches capitalism and Christianity as alternative visions of humanity, God, and the good life. Considering faith and economics in terms of how desire is shaped, he casts the conflict...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801035732
• ISBN13: 9780801035739
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.4"