Some ways Christians have preached, thought about, shaped, critiqued, and participated in economic life throughout church history
The editorsFind more on the history of the church’s relationship with economics and the market in these resources selected by CH’s authors and editors.
The editors and issue authorsInterviews with two scholars who study Christians and the Market
Denise Daniels, Brent Waters, and the editorThe rise, struggles, and promise of the faith and work movement
David W. MillerHow Quakers in North Carolina used the marketplace to free enslaved people from bondage
Christina HitchcockCatholic papal encyclicals recommended a middle way on economic issues
Kevin SchmiesingThe church and economic theories from zero-sum to mutual benefit
Jordan J. BallorThe church and economics from the parables to Brother Cadfael to missionary presses
The editors and contributorsThe long-standing influence of Max Weber’s linking of Protestantism and capitalism
Kenneth J. BarnesColonial enablers or pioneers of social and economic reform?
Robert D. WoodberryEarly Christians emphasized doing good for all, whether or not they were worthy
Daniel F. CanerWhat should be the relationship of Christians to economics and the market?
Jennifer Woodruff TaitContaining today’s events, devotional, quote and stories