ABSTRACT

The relationship of economics, capitalism and wealth to the ethics and morality of religion has intrigued and challenged policymakers, pressure groups, theologians, sociologists, economists and historians for centuries. Here David Jeremy addresses these questions in the context of modern Britain. His preliminary survey of historical controversies within religion and business, and the accompanying chronology of significant events since the 1770s are an extremely useful introduction for those unfamiliar with the field.

chapter |31 pages

Introduction

Debates about interactions between religion, business, and wealth in modern Britain

part I|27 pages

The relationship between religion and political economy

chapter 2|5 pages

From canon to cannon fire

Religion and economics, 1730–1850

part II|52 pages

Nonconformists and wealth

chapter 5|22 pages

The Wiener thesis vindicated

The onslaught of 1994 upon the reputation of John Rylands of Manchester

part IV|36 pages

Ethnicity, religion and wealth