
Sources in Christian Political Economy
A Reader
LifeWay Christian Resources (Publisher)
Published on 1. May 2026
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-1-0877-6635-5 (ISBN)
Description
Sources in Christian Political Economy: A Reader, compiled by Jordan J. Ballor and Erik W. Matson, gathers forty-nine essential texts, spanning literary genres and theological traditions, that illuminate a rich history of political economies. From the early church to the twentieth century, this volume presents seven key works from each of seven distinct historical periods, showcasing the evolution of Christian thought on economic matters. Encounter the influential ideas of Augustine, Gratian, Nicholas Oresme, John Locke, John Wesley, Pope Leo XIII, Kenneth Boulding, and many more. This companion volume to A History of Christian Political Economy: From the Patristics to the Present stands as one of the broadest and most comprehensive collections of primary source material on this vital subject, offering invaluable insights for theologians, social scientists, and anyone interested in the intersection of faith and economics.
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Language
English
Place of publication
TN
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
590 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-0877-6635-5 (9781087766355)
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Persons
Jordan J. Ballor (Dr. Theol., University of Zurich; PhD, Calvin Theological Seminary) is executive director of the Center for Religion, Culture & Democracy at First Liberty Institute.
Erik W. Matson (PhD, George Mason University) is the Gibbons Fellow in Economics at The Catholic University of America and Co-Director of the Adam Smith Program at George Mason University