Can the financial teachings of an ancient ascetic guide our modern economic choices?
In short: Professor Richard Burridge examines how the teachings of Jesus regarding wealth remain relevant to contemporary issues like global capitalism, environmental sustainability, and ethical investment strategies.
Drawing on his background as a former leader within the Church of England's ethical investment body, Professor Burridge explores the intersection of biblical ethics and modern finance. He questions whether the perspectives of a historical figure who lived without personal wealth can inform current debates surrounding Brexit, corporate governance, and the morality of investing in industries such as defense or tobacco.
Recorded in November 2018 at Barnard’s Inn Hall, the lecture reflects on the extensive focus on money within the New Testament. Burridge, a noted theologian and scholar who served as Dean of King’s College London for over two decades, uses these ancient texts to challenge how we approach modern economic systems and social responsibility.
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