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Surveys twentieth century theologies of work, contrasting differing approaches to consider the “problem of labor” from a theological perspective.

  • Aimed at theologians concerned with how Christianity might engage in social criticism, as well those who are interested in the connection between Marxist and Christian traditions
  • Explores debates about labor under capitalism and considers the relationship between divine and human work
  • Through a thorough reading of Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic, argues that the triumph of the "spirit of utility" is crucial to understanding modern notions of work
  • Draws on the work of various twentieth century Catholic thinkers, including Josef Pieper, Jacques Maritain, Eric Gill, and David Jones
  • Published in the new and prestigious Illuminations series.

The End of Work: Theological Critiques of Capitalism

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Surveys twentieth century theologies of work, contrasting differing approaches to consider the “problem of labor” from a theological perspective. Aimed... Read more

    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 25/09/2007
    ISBN13: 9781405158930, 978-1405158930
    ISBN10: 140515893X

    Number of Pages: 264

    Non Fiction , Religion

    Description

    Surveys twentieth century theologies of work, contrasting differing approaches to consider the “problem of labor” from a theological perspective.

    • Aimed at theologians concerned with how Christianity might engage in social criticism, as well those who are interested in the connection between Marxist and Christian traditions
    • Explores debates about labor under capitalism and considers the relationship between divine and human work
    • Through a thorough reading of Weber’s Protestant Work Ethic, argues that the triumph of the "spirit of utility" is crucial to understanding modern notions of work
    • Draws on the work of various twentieth century Catholic thinkers, including Josef Pieper, Jacques Maritain, Eric Gill, and David Jones
    • Published in the new and prestigious Illuminations series.

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