A Spiritual Economy

Author : Daromir Rudnyckyj
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780801462306

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Spiritual Economies by Daromir Rudnyckyj Pdf

In Europe and North America Muslims are often represented in conflict with modernity—but what could be more modern than motivational programs that represent Islamic practice as conducive to business success and personal growth? Daromir Rudnyckyj's innovative and surprising book challenges widespread assumptions about contemporary Islam by showing how moderate Muslims in Southeast Asia are reinterpreting Islam not to reject modernity but to create a "spiritual economy" consisting of practices conducive to globalization. Drawing on more than two years of research in Indonesia, most of which took place at state-owned Krakatau Steel, Rudnyckyj shows how self-styled "spiritual reformers" seek to enhance the Islamic piety of workers across Southeast Asia and beyond. Deploying vivid description and a keen ethnographic sensibility, Rudnyckyj depicts a program called Emotional and Spiritual Quotient (ESQ) training that reconfigures Islamic practice and history to make the religion compatible with principles for corporate success found in Euro-American management texts, self-help manuals, and life-coaching sessions. The prophet Muhammad is represented as a model for a corporate CEO and the five pillars of Islam as directives for self-discipline, personal responsibility, and achieving "win-win" solutions. Spiritual Economies reveals how capitalism and religion are converging in Indonesia and other parts of the developing and developed world. Rudnyckyj offers an alternative to the commonly held view that religious practice serves as a refuge from or means of resistance against modernization and neoliberalism. Moreover, his innovative approach charts new avenues for future research on globalization, religion, and the predicaments of modern life.

Author : Thomas R. Blanton
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Bible
ISBN : 9780300220407

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A Spiritual Economy by Thomas R. Blanton Pdf

Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- ONE: Introduction -- TWO: Symbolic Goods as Media of Exchange in Paul's Gift Economy -- THREE: The Benefactor's Account Book: The Rhetoric of Gift Reciprocation According to Seneca and Paul -- FOUR: Gift or Commodity? On the Classification of Paul's Unremunerated Labor -- FIVE: Classification and Social Relations: The Dark Side of the Gift -- SIX: The Gift of Status -- SEVEEN: Spiritual Gifts and Status Inversion -- EIGHT: Summary and Conclusions -- Appendix: Letters and Events Significantly Shaping Paul's Relations with the Corinthian Assembly: A Relative Chronology -- List of Abbreviations -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index of Subjects -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- W -- Index of Modern Authors -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W -- Index of Biblical and Early Jewish Sources -- Index of Greek and Roman Sources

Author : Eric Butterworth
Publisher : United Artists Music & Records
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0871591421

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Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth Pdf

Author : Mark A. Peterson
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : History
ISBN : 0804729123

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The Price of Redemption by Mark A. Peterson Pdf

Beginning with the first colonists and continuing down to the present, the dominant narrative of New England Puritanism has maintained that piety and prosperity were enemies, that the rise of commerce delivered a mortal blow to the fervor of the founders, and that later generations of Puritans fell away from their religious heritage as they moved out across the New England landscape. This book offers a new alternative to the prevailing narrative, which has been frequently criticized but heretofore never adequately replaced. The author’s argument follows two main strands. First, he shows that commercial development, rather than being detrimental to religion, was necessary to sustain Puritan religious culture. It was costly to establish and maintain a vital Puritan church, for the needs were many, including educated ministers who commanded substantial salaries; public education so that the laity could be immersed in the Bible and devotional literature (substantial expenses in themselves); the building of meeting houses; and the furnishing of communion tables--all and more were required for the maintenance of Puritan piety. Second, the author analyzes how the Puritans gradually developed the evangelical impulse to broadcast the seeds of grace as widely as possible. The spread of Puritan churches throughout most of New England was fostered by the steady devotion of material resources to the maintenance of an intense and demanding religion, a devotion made possible by the belief that money sown to the spirit would reap divine rewards. In 1651, about 20,000 English colonists were settled in some 30 New England towns, each with a newly formed Puritan church. A century later, the population had grown to 350,000, and there were 500 meetinghouses for Puritan churches. This book tells the story of this remarkable century of growth and adaptation through intertwined histories of two Massachusetts churches, one in Boston and one in Westfield, a village on the remote western frontier, from their foundings in the 1660’s to the religious revivals of the 1740’s. In conclusion, the author argues that the Great Awakening was a product of the continuous cultivation of traditional religion, a cultural achievement built on New England’s economic development, rather than an indictment and rejection of its Puritan heritage.

Author : Eric Butterworth
Publisher : Unity Books (Unity School of Christianity)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2001-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 087159269X

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Spiritual Economics by Eric Butterworth Pdf

"Eric Butterworth reminds us in straightforward nontheological language that we have the power and the means within us to live abundantly ..."--Publisher's description.

Author : Samuel D. Rima
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317051220

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Spiritual Capital by Samuel D. Rima Pdf

Presenting a thorough, comprehensive theory of spiritual capital based on solid academic research, 'Spiritual Capital' serves to reinforce and amplify the notion of a moral economic core that is beginning to feature in contemporary economic arguments. In this rare major work wholly dedicated to the subject of spiritual capital, Sam Rima explains the desperate need for revolutionary and transformational thinking in the area of economic policy and practice and makes the case for a new moral foundation to business and economics that directly addresses today's financial and business crisis. Writing in an accessible style, and drawing on examples from several continents, Rima explains spiritual capital theory in terms of the resources needed for its creation, how it is formed, how it can be invested and what the return on investment can be. The book provides practical tools for measuring a personal or organizational store of spiritual capital, along with clear guidelines on how to engage in spiritual capital formation. These will benefit business leaders interested in developing viable and sustainable enterprises capable of avoiding the disconnection between economic policy and social reality. There are also recommendations here for policy makers regarding the macro application of spiritual capital theory. This important contribution to Gower's Transformation and Innovation Series will appeal to business leaders and policy makers, academicians and students in the fields of sociology, theology, and economics, and anyone interested in social and economic justice issues, social innovation, and corporate social responsibility.

Author : Kathryn Burns
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0822322919

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Colonial Habits by Kathryn Burns Pdf

A social and economic history of Peru that reflects the influence of the convents on colonial and post-colonial society.

Author : Garg, Naval,Punia, Bijender
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781668425350

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Handbook of Research on Integrating Spirituality in Modern Workplaces by Garg, Naval,Punia, Bijender Pdf

Workplace spirituality has become a popular topic in today’s society as it has been reported to have a positive association with employee performance, organizational citizenship behavior, employee engagement and commitment, team building, and the physical and psychological health of employees. Integrating spirituality into the workplace provides a number of organizational benefits that require further study, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Handbook of Research on Integrating Spirituality in Modern Workplaces discusses the numerous benefits of spirituality in the workplace and considers best practices and approaches for successful implementation. Covering topics such as emotional labor and job satisfaction, this major reference work is ideal for researchers, practitioners, academicians, managers, business professionals, instructors, and students.

Author : William F. Ryan
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Culture
ISBN : 9780889367821

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Culture, Spirituality, and Economic Development by William F. Ryan Pdf

Culture, Spirituality and Economic Development: Opening a dialogue

Author : Luk Bouckaert,Hendrik Opdebeeck,László Zsolnai
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3039111310

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Frugality by Luk Bouckaert,Hendrik Opdebeeck,László Zsolnai Pdf

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Author : Thomas R. Blanton
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780300225143

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A Spiritual Economy by Thomas R. Blanton Pdf

Thomas Blanton sheds light on the philosophy surrounding gift giving in Paul s letters and on modern theories of gift exchange through the lens of religion. The exchange of gifts is a fundamental part of society and a foundational element in Greco-Roman religions. Combining theories of gift exchange, both modern and Greco-Roman, Thomas Blanton reveals how religious discourse in the guise of spiritual gifts believed to come from Israel s god is instrumental in the formation of sociopolitical hierarchies and the assignment of honor and prestige. Blanton uses an interdisciplinary approach that incorporates religion, classics, sociology, and anthropology to investigate the economy of gift exchange shown in Paul s letters.

Author : Dhanesvara Das
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-21
Category : Economics
ISBN : 1451589719

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Lessons in Spiritual Economics from the Bhagavad-Gita by Dhanesvara Das Pdf

"Spiritual Economics" is a cross-disciplinary study combining psychology, economics and the spiritual science of the Vedas to explain why there is vulture capitalism, cut-throat competition, unending economic hardship, exploitation, inequity, and struggle in this world. Spiritual Economics explains why present economic methods can do nothing to solve these problems, reveals the actual source of our economic problems, and explains the only factual solution that can create an economy that serves everyone. Spiritual Economics also explains the origin and solution of our ecological problems.There is a link between economic activity and human consciousness. Economics is not a physical science like electromagnetism that works according to natural laws. It is a set of ideas entirely created by human beings. The most important side of the economic equation therefore, is the human side, but this side is totally neglected in all discussions of economics. Since economics is a man-made creation, if we want to understand the economic problem and its solution we must understand how and why human beings act in this world. That will give us the insight needed to properly adjust all of the parameters of the economic calculus to get the desired result. Only Spiritual Economics explains the whys and wherefores of human behavior in relationship to their economic activity.

Author : Beatrix F. Romhanyi
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9789004424760

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Pauline Economy in the Middle Ages by Beatrix F. Romhanyi Pdf

In Pauline Economy in the Middle Ages, “''The Spiritual Cannot Be Maintained Without The Temporal...” Beatrix F. Romhányi examines the estate management of the Pauline order, and argues it was a transitory system between monastic and mendicant economy.

Author : Bo Lin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8854867497

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Spiritual Economy by Bo Lin Pdf

Author : Joel C. Rosenberg
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781414373973

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Implosion by Joel C. Rosenberg Pdf

Bestselling author and international political expert Joel C. Rosenberg tackles the question, Is America an empire in decline or a nation poised for an historic renaissance? America teeters on a precipice. In the midst of financial turmoil, political uncertainty, declining morality, the constant threat of natural disasters, and myriad other daunting challenges, many wonder what the future holds. Will history’s greatest democracy stage a miraculous comeback, returning to the forefront of the world’s economic and spiritual stage? Can America’s religious past be repeated today with a third Great Awakening? Or will the rise of China, Russia, and other nations, coupled with the US’s internal struggles, send her into a decline from which there can be no return? Implosion helps readers understand the economic, social, and spiritual challenges facing the United States in the 21st century, through the lens of biblical prophecy.