This well-known Christian ethicist ably bridges the gap between theology and political economy, proposing a theologically informed view of modern economic life. He traces the emergence of modern Protestant and Catholic views of the economic order from anti-slavery movements to contemporary Ecumenical themes. He delineates the failures of socialist, liberationist and laissez-faire systems and retrieves the neglected contributions of such figures as Shailer Mathews and Walter Rauschenbusch, while showing the continued relevance of Max Weber's view of economy and society for Christian ethics. He concludes that Christian stewardship must cultivate and articulate a new public theology that will shape the structures and policies of public life. Originally published in 1987 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.

"...a valuable resource for understanding America's economic order and a persuasive challenge for Christians to apply their theology to the political economy of modern American society." - The Theological Educator

"It is an excellent, clearly written introduction to a public theology...a good resource for study groups." - The Theological Educator

"It is a thought provoking book, and a definite contribution toward the integration of Christian faith with learning in the fields of both economics and sociology." - Journal of Church and State

"It is a thought provoking book, and a definite contribution toward the integration of Christian faith with learning in the fields of both economics and sociology." - Journal of Church and State

"...a valuable resource for understanding America's economic order and a persuasive challenge for Christians to apply their theology to the political economy of modern American society." - The Theological Educator

"It is an excellent, clearly written introduction to a public theology...a good resource for study groups." - The Theological Educator