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.

Peter J. Wosh

doi:10.1017/s0007680526101536

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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.

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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

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Examining how religions compete for resources and influence, highlighting societal implications.

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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. - Volume 99 Issue 4

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