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Idols of Nations: Biblical Myth at the Origins of Capitalism
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2014
Published by:
Augsburg Fortress Publishers
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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.
Table of Contents
Cover
Title Pag, Copyright Page, Quote, Caption
Contents
Preface
pp. ix-x
Introduction
pp. 1-8
Hugo Grotius: Rewriting the Narrative of the Fall
pp. 9-46
John Locke and the Trouble with Adam
pp. 47-86
Adam Smith the Storyteller
pp. 87-130
The Lust and Hunger of Thomas Malthus
pp. 131-166
Conclusion
pp. 167-178
Bibliography
pp. 179-192
Index
pp. 193-207
Back Cover
| ISBN | 9781451484410 |
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| MARC Record | Download |
| OCLC | 893181898 |
| Pages | 208 |
| Launched on MUSE | 2014-10-16 |
| Language | English |
| Open Access | No |
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