A History of Christian Political Economy: From the Patristics to the Present

By Jordan J. Ballor and Erik W. Matson

Political economy concerns one of the most foundational organizers for society: how we order production, exchange, and consumption to achieve collectively determined goals. From its earliest days, Christianity has offered much to say directly to political economies, and through the centuries has shaped our intellectual inheritance in profound ways. However, very few studies have aimed to trace comprehensively the nature and scope of this inheritance.

This book will offer a survey of Christian thought, from the post-Biblical age to present, regarding how Christians from various eras and traditions have influenced how we think about political economies.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1087766338
• ISBN13: 9781087766331
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up