Philip Goodchild is Professor of Religion and Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, UK.

• PrefaceIntroductionPart One: Gospel and Economy: Theological Roots1.1 Through the Eye of a Needle1.2 Economy in the New Testament1.3 Impertinent Guests1.4 The Economy of Salvation1.5 Credit or GracePart Two: Value and Debt: Philosophical Roots2.1 Redemption2.2 Value2.3 Necessity and Freedom2.4 Estrangement2.5 Fidelity2.6 Light and ReposePart Three: Credit and Creation: Economic Roots3.1 Credit as Offering: Household Economics3.2 Credit and Participation: Interest3.3 Appropriating Credit: Tokens of Value3.4 A Culture of Credit3.5 Measure for MeasureConclusion

Philosophical interventions into economics typically diagnose and isolate a particular problem of injustice or exploitation. Goodchild’s work is much more ambitious in aiming to provide an analysis of the main concepts that bind economics and theology and how these concepts have transformed and influenced our understanding. Credit to Goodchild for providing arguments that are convincing, lively, and original!

Philip Goodchild is Professor of Religion and Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, UK.

• PrefaceIntroductionPart One: Gospel and Economy: Theological Roots1.1 Through the Eye of a Needle1.2 Economy in the New Testament1.3 Impertinent Guests1.4 The Economy of Salvation1.5 Credit or GracePart Two: Value and Debt: Philosophical Roots2.1 Redemption2.2 Value2.3 Necessity and Freedom2.4 Estrangement2.5 Fidelity2.6 Light and ReposePart Three: Credit and Creation: Economic Roots3.1 Credit as Offering: Household Economics3.2 Credit and Participation: Interest3.3 Appropriating Credit: Tokens of Value3.4 A Culture of Credit3.5 Measure for MeasureConclusion

Philosophical interventions into economics typically diagnose and isolate a particular problem of injustice or exploitation. Goodchild’s work is much more ambitious in aiming to provide an analysis of the main concepts that bind economics and theology and how these concepts have transformed and influenced our understanding. Credit to Goodchild for providing arguments that are convincing, lively, and original!

Philip Goodchild is Professor of Religion and Philosophy at the University of Nottingham, UK.

• PrefaceIntroductionPart One: Gospel and Economy: Theological Roots1.1 Through the Eye of a Needle1.2 Economy in the New Testament1.3 Impertinent Guests1.4 The Economy of Salvation1.5 Credit or GracePart Two: Value and Debt: Philosophical Roots2.1 Redemption2.2 Value2.3 Necessity and Freedom2.4 Estrangement2.5 Fidelity2.6 Light and ReposePart Three: Credit and Creation: Economic Roots3.1 Credit as Offering: Household Economics3.2 Credit and Participation: Interest3.3 Appropriating Credit: Tokens of Value3.4 A Culture of Credit3.5 Measure for MeasureConclusion

Philosophical interventions into economics typically diagnose and isolate a particular problem of injustice or exploitation. Goodchild’s work is much more ambitious in aiming to provide an analysis of the main concepts that bind economics and theology and how these concepts have transformed and influenced our understanding. Credit to Goodchild for providing arguments that are convincing, lively, and original!