Religion and the rise of capitalism : A historical study

The book follows the evolution of religious thought on social and economic matters during the pivotal shift from medieval to modern society. It shows how the Reformation, the Renaissance and early political upheavals reshaped ideas about wealth, work and the common good, laying groundwork for the economic patterns that would later define capitalism.

Drawing on a wide range of scholars—from early English historians to influential continental thinkers—the author maps the intimate dialogue between theology and emerging market practices. By examining sermons, doctrinal debates and moral treatises, the study reveals how concepts such as charity, profit and individual responsibility were reframed in a changing world, without venturing beyond the early eighteenth century.

Written with clear, engaging prose, the work invites listeners to see how faith and economics have long been intertwined, offering a nuanced perspective that enriches both historical curiosity and contemporary reflections on the moral dimensions of commerce.