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Paul Vigna, "The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin" (St. Martin's Press, 2025)

New Books in Economics

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Money, Religion, and Society

This chapter explores the evolution of the relationship between money, religion, and society, highlighting their historical intersections. It discusses the origins of money in ancient Mesopotamia, its association with divine favor, and the rise of debt and its societal implications. The author also reflects on the cultural significance of these concepts, particularly through the lens of early Christian theology and its impact on modern attitudes toward money.

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