Product Description

This is an historical, philosophical, theological--and practical--exploration of work from an evangelical perspective, highlighting the Christian concept of vocation as articulated by Luther and Calvin, and making relevant applications for today.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #186955 in Books
• Published on: 1990-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 231 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780802802989
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Library Journal
Hardy looks creatively at the meaning of work according to Greek, medieval, Renaissance, Marxian, and Freudian perspectives, then at Luther's view and subsequent Calvinist development and modification, concluding with contemporary Roman Catholic convergence. The second half of the book applies the theory to personal career choice and social job design; it then reviews seven management theories and ends with perceptive remarks about combining people-oriented choices and profit choices. Highly recommended.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Customer Reviews

a good Christian book on vocations
I liked this book. We have to read it for our class on career counseling and it gives a good primer on the theology of work--really the history of the theology of work. From the ancients to the reformers of Calvin and Luther. Chapter four details the modern thinkers on work and management. A good read overall.

A true comprehensive view of work.
Lee Hardy gives a fascinating exploration of work, the origins, and the movements that lead up to now. Without context, our calling and understanding of work, even for God, will remain hollow. Lee Hardy takes the reader back into the ages, and into modern day. While intellectual, it is easy to read, stimulating, and brings a wide scope of perspective. While he is an evangelical christian, he has a great open view of how each era, and labor movement, had some good and bad points. In this economic climate, its a good read to understand where America's roots came from. And I appreciated his exhaustive research.

A Must-Read
This book is not just about human work. It is a theological reflection on what it means to be a human being created in God's image. Though I read it for my seminary course titled "Faith at Workplace," I highly recommend it as a must-read not only for theology students but also for all those who are serious about taking their faith into the workplace.