Capitalists and Christians
business leaders and the churches in Britain, 1900-1960
David J. Jeremy
491 pages | ~14 hrs
Christianity
Capitalists and Christians
business leaders and the churches in Britain, 1900-1960
By David J. Jeremy
In twentieth-century Britain, two powerful forces shaped society in profound ways: the rise of modern capitalism and the enduring influence of Christian faith. David J. Jeremy explores this fascinating intersection by examining how religious conviction and business practice influenced each other across decades of dramatic social change.
Through detailed portraits of three prominent business leaders, Jeremy reveals the complex ways Christianity shaped entrepreneurial thinking and decision-making. He investigates how church teachings influenced the ethical frameworks of major business figures, while also exploring how successful businesspeople contributed to and transformed Protestant denominations from within.
This comprehensive study draws from an impressive array of sources, including personal interviews, private correspondence, newspaper archives, and previously unpublished records. Jeremy combines intimate insights into the personal faith journeys of leading entrepreneurs with rigorous quantitative research, creating a nuanced portrait of how spiritual beliefs operated in the competitive world of big business.
The relationship between faith and commerce emerges as neither simple nor predictable. Jeremy demonstrates how this dynamic could generate both creative tension and mutual enrichment, as religious principles encountered the practical demands of modern enterprise.
For readers interested in understanding how spiritual values navigate worldly success, this work offers valuable perspectives on integrating faith with professional life. Jeremy's analysis illuminates timeless questions about purpose, ethics, and the role of religious conviction in shaping economic behavior.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianity and economics
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Commerce
- ✓ Explore Capitalism
- ✓ Explore Great britain, religion
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Details
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Clarendon Press, Oxford University Press
- ISBN-10
- 0198201214
- Pages
- 491
- Language
- EN
- LC Classification
- BR115.C3 J47 1990
