How Long to Read The Marketplace of Christianity

How Long Does it Take to Read The Marketplace of Christianity?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 17 minutes to read The Marketplace of Christianity by Robert B. Ekelund, Jr.

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Economics can help us understand the evolution and development of religion, from the market penetration of the Reformation to an exploration of today's hot-button issues including evolution and gay marriage. This startlingly original (and sure to be controversial) account of the evolution of Christianity shows that the economics of religion has little to do with counting the money in the collection basket and much to do with understanding the background of today's religious and political divisions. Since religion is a set of organized beliefs, and a church is an organized body of worshippers, it's natural to use a science that seeks to explain the behavior of organizations—economics—to understand the development of organized religion. The Marketplace of Christianity applies the tools of economic theory to illuminate the emergence of Protestantism in the sixteenth century and to examine contemporary religion-influenced issues, including evolution and gay marriage. The Protestant Reformation, the authors argue, can be seen as a successful penetration of a religious market dominated by a monopoly firm—the Catholic Church. The Ninety-five Theses nailed to the church door in Wittenberg by Martin Luther raised the level of competition within Christianity to a breaking point. The Counter-Reformation, the Catholic reaction, continued the competitive process, which came to include "product differentiation" in the form of doctrinal and organizational innovation. Economic theory shows us how Christianity evolved to satisfy the changing demands of consumers—worshippers. The authors of The Marketplace of Christianity avoid value judgments about religion. They take preferences for religion as given and analyze its observable effects on society and the individual. They provide the reader with clear and nontechnical background information on economics and the economics of religion before focusing on the Reformation and its aftermath. Their analysis of contemporary hot-button issues—science vs. religion, liberal vs. conservative, clerical celibacy, women and gay clergy, gay marriage—offers a vivid illustration of the potential of economic analysis to contribute to our understanding of religion.

How long is The Marketplace of Christianity?

The Marketplace of Christianity by Robert B. Ekelund, Jr. is 367 pages long, and a total of 94,319 words.

This makes it 124% the length of the average book. It also has 115% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Marketplace of Christianity Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 8 hours and 35 minutes to read The Marketplace of Christianity aloud.

What Reading Level is The Marketplace of Christianity?

The Marketplace of Christianity is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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