Document Type
Peer Reviewed/Refereed Publication
Publication Date
7-1-2013
Publication Title
SAGE Open
Department
Economics and Finance
College/School
Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business
Abstract
This article provides an overview of the teaching of the Protestant Reformers (Luther, Calvin, and the Puritans) toward issues of wealth, work, interest, and calling. The purpose is to highlight some of the teachings that could be said to lead to a “Protestant Work Ethic.” The Reformers were not uniform in their views of economic matters and in some cases their views of economic matters were influenced by the society around them. While much of the teaching continued in the Catholic tradition, the reformers did elevate the views of calling and work; what had been toil was elevated to Divine calling and service to God.
Recommended Citation
This is a peer-reviewed article published by SAGE Open on July 1, 2013, available online: https://doi.org/10.1177/2158244013494864
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