Buying God

Dr Eve Poole is the Third Church Estates Commissioner, and Chairman of the Board of Governors at Gordonstoun. She has a BA from Durham, an MBA from Edinburgh, and a PhD in Theology and Capitalism from Cambridge.

• Preface Introduction Part 1 How to do the Theology 1. Types of Theology 2. Worldview Theology 3. Etiquette Theology 4. Good Theology Part 2 God and Consumerism 5. What in the World is Consumerism? 6. What does God Think About It? 7. What Should We do About It? 8. The Consumption Audit Conclusion Resources 1. The Consumer’s Prayer 2. A Month of Virtue 3. Consumption Audit 4. Useful Websites 5. The Bible on Money 6. Six Week Reflection Course References and Further Reading Index

“Dr Poole’s work is a magnificent contribution to the church. Written by a gifted theologian and practitioner, this book is for all those wishing to gain both a richer theological understanding of capitalism and modern consumerism, and practical insights on how we can simplify our lives. This is vital work, not only for our own spiritual benefit, but also for the good of society and for the wellbeing of our planet.”