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The concept of economy in Judaism, Christianity and Islam / edited by Christoph Böttigheimer, Wenzel Maximilian Widenka.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- Key concepts in interreligious discourses ; Volume 9.
- Key concepts in interreligious discourses ; Volume 9
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Abrahamic religions.
- Economics--Religious aspects.
- Economics.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (156 pages)
- Place of Publication:
- Berlin ; Boston : Walter de Gruyter GmbH, [2023]
- Summary:
- The present volume of Key Concepts in Interreligious Discourses offers a fascinating insight into the history, the main ideas and current developments in economic thought from the perspective of the three major monotheistic faiths Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The reader encounters topics such as price control in rabbinic Judaism, Christian monks elaborating the foundations of modern accounting, and the latest innovations in Islamic banking. Each article has been written by a renowned expert on the subject and offers a historical overview over the development of the concept, the theological and philosophical principles in the Holy Scriptures of each faith, an outline of the practical application of the concept in the present, its significance for the future, and many more.
- Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Preface
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- The Concept of Economy in Judaism
- The Concept of ‚Economy’ in Christianity
- The Concept of Economy in Islam
- Epilogue
- List of Contributors and Editors
- Index
- Notes:
- Includes index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 3-11-078248-0
- OCLC:
- 1353269087
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