Divine Currency - (Cultural Memory in the Present) by Devin Singh (Paperback)

Divine Currency: Unveiling the Hidden Power of Money in Christian Thought and Society Discover the surprising origins of money's power in the West and how it has shaped Christian thought and society for centuries.

This groundbreaking book uncovers the religious and theological sources of money's power, revealing how early Christian thinkers borrowed ancient notions of money and economic exchange from the Roman Empire to create new theological arguments. Explore how monetary metaphors and images, such as minting coins and debt slavery, provided frameworks for theologians to explain salvation.

Find out how God became an economic administrator and Christ functioned as a currency to purchase humanity's freedom.

These ideas not only shaped Christian thought but also influenced pastors and Christian emperors in their administration of resources and people. Uncover the longstanding association between money and divine activity that has contributed to money's ever-increasing significance over the centuries, justifying various forms of politics that manage citizens along the way.

This book offers an incisive contribution to the debate about neoliberalism's Christian origins and challenges us to reconsider the relations between theology, politics, and economics. Don't miss out on this fascinating journey into the hidden power of money in Christian thought and society.

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