The Economists of the Reformation: An Overview of Reformation Teaching Concerning Work, Wealth, and Interest

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David H. Eaton¹ 

关键词: protestant reformation;    work ethic;    spirit of capitalism;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2158244013494864

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

This article provides an overview of the teaching of the Protestant Reformers (Luther, Calvin, and the Puritans) toward issues of wealth, work, interest, and calling. The purpose is to highlight some of the teachings that could be said to lead to a “Protestant Work Ethic.” The Reformers were not uniform in their views of economic matters and in some cases their views of economic matters were influenced by the society around them. While much of the teaching continued in the Catholic tradition, the reformers did elevate the views of calling and work; what had been toil was elevated to Divine calling and service to God.

【 授权许可】

CC BY