Calvin and Commerce: The Transforming Power of Calvinism in Market Economies

by David W. Hall, Matthew D. Burton

This 5th volume in the Calvin 500 series will analyze the impact of Calvin's ideas on business/economics/ finance/industry. Calvin and Commerce (co-editor, Matthew Burton of the Invisible Hand Foundation, a private charitable foundation), will both articulate fundamental economic realities and gather business leaders and experts to show how Calvinism leads to strengths and advantages in market economies.

Genres: Economics, Cultural, Theology, Christian

225 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[W. Littlejohn · Rating 1 out of 5]

My mother always told me that if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. So, I won't say anything at all here, except to dispel the certain impression among some that my hostility to this book might be ideological; on the contrary, my biggest beef is the very poor writing and organization. If you want critique of the content, you can find some here:
http://www.swordandploughshare.com/ma... (more to come probably).

A proper review will appear in the Fall issue of the Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology.

[Nicky Walewangko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Buku baik sekali sebagai pedoman etika Kristen dalam dunia ekonomi. Mencakup berbagai aspek mulai dari prinsip keuangan pribadi hingga level yang lebih besar lagi.
Sedikit membosankan karena hampir 80% isinya adalah tentang kritik penulis terhadap Marxisme dan Sosialisme. Namun tetap saja buku yang layak dibaca bagi setiap orang Kristen. Setidak-tidaknya akan menolong kita dari cara berpikir bahwa permasalahan kemiskinan bisa dituntaskan dan juga impian utopis akan tidak adanya kelas akan terlaksana di dunia ini. Seperti Yesus yang hingga saat ini disangka-sangka oleh kaum tertentu datang untuk mengentaskan kemiskinan dan penderitaan.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great book from the Calvin 500 series of books that touches on all the areas that Calvin wrote about in his Institutes and commentaries/sermons.

Calvin changed the way people viewed wealth in and around Geneva. Many of the views that had long standing were changed in light of Calvins protestant views on what logically followed from the Bible.

The authors present Calvins views on various things concerning a Christians view of money, tithe, work, philanthropy; This is done while paralleling the creation, fall, redemption, sanctification with those ideas.

If you struggle with handling money, this book won't make you feel all warm and fuzzy, it will call you out and convict you and train you in the ways you should go. There is a lot of wisdom here and should set you on a course for prosperity if you follow the advice.
My notion of Calvin was that he is amazing (for a man) and these ideas presented are in keeping with that.

[Kelvin · Rating 4 out of 5]

put some flesh on a lot of the concepts i have read in other books on work and vocation. solidly biblical in its theology and reference. also enjoyed the historical and economic studies included.

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the best book I've read on biblical economics, appropriate for both personal finance and national policy considerations. I've read it multiple times and thoroughly marked it up!