An Idol Unmasked: A Faith Perspective on Money

by Peter Selby

The financial crisis of 2007/8 was predicted by former bishop Peter Selby in his seminal book Grace and Mortgage, which offered a compelling theological case for the cancellation of debt. Yet most of the responses and proposed remedies to the current crisis involve debt of one sort another. Where is the voice of faith in today's critical debates? An Idol Unmasked offers a brilliant new critique of what money becomes when you allow its principal creators to be private companies rather than the sovereign authority. Within that exploration are expositions of parables and fundamental Christian doctrines which show that there is wisdom within the Christian tradition suited to reflection on money, as well as proposals for remedies and for action by Christians and by churches.

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 28, 2014

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

In many ways Bp Peter is wrong, but there is a goldmine or underlying truths (sometimes uncomfortable truths) this book unearths. The position of money as a belief system is well argued. The same is very relevant for cryptocurrencies today, with perhaps more vocal evangelists than the insidious, ingrained, irreplaceable place money has built for itself in society.

Well worth a read for anyone who wants to consider the position of money in society, though a basic knowledge of Christian scripture and practices is required.