In the Beginning

An Economist Reads the Book of Genesis
1. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 978-3-319-49207-0
Verlag: Springer-Verlag GmbH

Buch, Englisch, Book, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 210 mm

This unique book offers an in-depth commentary on the Book of Genesis from an economic and anthropological point of view. Whilst the text appears to follow the Jewish and Christian tradition of bible commentary, it uniquely intertwines theological vision with explorations of the ethical, economics and social experiences depicted within the bible’s stories. The book follows the characteristic attitude of Jewish and Christian practices in commenting on the Bible from the original standpoint of economics. From the creation of Adam and Eve, to Joseph’s arrival in the house of Potiphar in Egypt, the chapters systematically examine well-known stories and parables to illuminate new parallels with our own time. Through this economist’s interpretation, readers will see how money and profit can be presented as being synonymous with love and life; that the first angel of the Bible was sent to console a servant; and that the word ‘profit’ made its debut when Joseph was sold into slavery. This highly informative and thought-provoking work will appeal to theologians, philosophers, professional economists and those interested in religious studies.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bruni, Luigino

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Volkswirtschaftslehre Volkswirtschaftslehre Allgemein Geschichte der VWL
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
• Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Ethik, Moralphilosophie
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Ethnologie
• Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- 1. Saving Glances in Times of Exile.- 2. Counterparts: From the Very Beginning.- 3. The Way Home: Inhabiting the Realm of the Human.- 4. We Are All Abel's Heirs.- 5. And Noah Rebuilt the Rainbow.- 6. Heaven is not Above Babel.- 7. Towards the Land of the Children.- 8. Hagar and Her Many Sisters.- 9. Faithfulness Throughout the Unexpected.- 10. The Promise Has no Owners.- 11. The Word That’s Irreplaceable.- 12. The Gate of Heaven Is a Voice.- 13. The Way: To State and Cultivate the Alliance.- 14. Forgiving is a Blessed Struggle.- 15. Why the World Doesn't End.- 16. Full of Days But Not Fulfilled Any More.- 17. The Gift of the Dreamy Brother.- 18. The Word That Upturns the World.- 19. Without Price or Clamour.- 20. The Honest Eyes of the Prophet.- 21. Brotherhood Cannot be Bought.- 22. Brothers, but Never without their Father.- 23. Beggars of Blessings.- 24. At the End of the Night – and After.

Über Autor(innen)

Luigino Bruni is Professor of Economics at the Lumsa University, Rome. For the last 20 years his research has covered many areas including ethics and economics, philosophy, the history of ideas, and theology. He is the author of A Lexicon of Social Well-Being (Palgrave, 2015), among other publications.