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Money and Power

by Jacques Ellul · 1984

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Tracing attitudes toward wealth from the Old Testament to the New Testament, Jacques Ellul discusses both societal and individual responsibilities related to the use of money and power. 173 pages, paper

Subject
philosophy
Themes
religionmoralitywealthspirituality
Audience
adult
Length
short · 173 pages

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