The Divine Economy: How Religions Compete for Wealth, Power, and People. By Paul Seabright. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2024. pp. 504. Hardcover, 35. 00. ISBN: 978-0-691-13300-3.

Puntos clave

• Explore the dynamics of competition among religions for wealth, power, and followers.
• Theoretical analysis of religious practices
• Comparison of historical and contemporary case studies
• Examination of economic principles influencing religion
• Identifies key factors driving religious competition
• Highlights the role of wealth in attracting followers
• Discusses the impact on societal structures and power dynamics