Shop Ani- May
Buy new:
$27.34
FREE delivery May 28 - 29 to Nashville 37217
Ships from: YourOnlineBookstore
Sold by: YourOnlineBookstore
$27.34
FREE delivery May 28 - 29 to Nashville 37217. Details
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$27.34 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$27.34
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Ships from
YourOnlineBookstore
YourOnlineBookstore
Ships from
YourOnlineBookstore
Returns
30-day refund/replacement
30-day refund/replacement
This item can be returned in its original condition for a full refund or replacement within 30 days of receipt. You may receive a partial or no refund on used, damaged or materially different returns.
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
$12.52
Get Fast, Free Shipping with Amazon Prime FREE Returns
A solid used copy. Fast shipping + tracking ID with Amazon Prime and 100% hassle-free guaranteed return policy. A solid used copy. Fast shipping + tracking ID with Amazon Prime and 100% hassle-free guaranteed return policy. See less
FREE delivery Friday, May 23 to Nashville 37217 on orders shipped by Amazon over $35
Or Prime members get FREE delivery Tomorrow, May 19. Order within 6 hrs 45 mins.
Only 1 left in stock - order soon.
$$27.34 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
$$27.34
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Shipping cost, delivery date, and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Sir H. F. R. Catherwood
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

The Creation of Wealth: Recovering a Christian Understanding of Money, Work, and Ethics Paperback – October 7, 2002

by Fred Catherwood (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"$27.34","priceAmount":27.34,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"27","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"34","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"Nl2%2FAOAIv9SMud5aRo8CCqIcItUho0vrqR9hTqEtla5z3dv9o1XyWj1IZdYGkgqyB526DzNPHhH9zklmuVNMQNU1lE2BjgGQTfBpmZwoM2ml%2Buhjy5%2BLTeGC604SIsB%2FBC7cXKWXZ0A3AqcpDHbnJREKtgIVjbNTai8odQqufwmuTfesc3gEjvAMjs2ugER5","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}, {"displayPrice":"$12.52","priceAmount":12.52,"currencySymbol":"$","integerValue":"12","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"52","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"Nl2%2FAOAIv9SMud5aRo8CCqIcItUho0vrgP4HtIAFjO7hcRb5rW%2FCW6EkL%2F5qpYydYnlRaf4IWoMvNfL00GNrrG%2BmN1v9v5pju1w1pHuaa33T%2FEl3y6mXEX70r9G9zMWOpfKQ0NBShvVVymCbsyHYKgh51fHWZOgENqRewnKpfPHynxgbE27NQJVkqMCmLtQh","locale":"en-US","buyingOptionType":"USED","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":1}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

In every realm of life, the Christian ethics and moral order that powered the West to prosperity are under attack. Our new moral mentors have been telling us that there is no absolute right or wrong, that there are many gods, that ours is a chaotic universe and thus we need not regard the value of human life, self-discipline, or stewardship. But recent events have made us more aware than ever of the corruption and the evil that exist within our world. Sadly, these worldviews have seeped into our work, and it has cost us greatly as a civilation and as individuals.

The right course for Christians is to "earn our way back" to a place of respect by taking care of the human problems that have been created by the secular humanistic agenda. The core beliefs that made the Western world are Christian beliefs, and these must be restored and put back into practice today.

This is the heart of Sir Fred Catherwood's message. He draws on his vast experience in business and international politics to show how vital Christian morality is to our work, our handling of money, and even in the international scheme of things. As he discusses the global economy and the effects of e-commerce on it, the role of governments and politics, and the leadership qualities that are needed to help recover the Christian virtues throughout society, he also communicates the consequences we suffer when we neglect those virtues.

You'll find this book to be a biblically minded guide to understanding the essentials of economics and how Christian beliefs can be integrated into the commercial world.

Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. Print length
    208 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Crossway
  4. Publication date
    October 7, 2002
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.54 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1581343523
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1581343526
Next slide of product details
The%20Amazon%20Book%20Review
The Amazon Book Review
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Without becoming either simplistic or shallow, Sir Fred Catherwood dissects today's global community with veteran wisdom and prophetic realism [outlining] the moral and spiritual moorings that the business world needs if it is to advance welfare rather than misery. For Christians in business, this is a must-read."
—J. I. Packer, Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College; author, Knowing God

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crossway
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2002
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1581343523
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1581343526
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.54 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 2 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Sir H. F. R. Catherwood

Sir H. F. R. Catherwood

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Sir Fred Catherwood spent 11 years as a CEO of international companies, five years as Chairman of the British Overseas Trade Board, and 15 years a member of the European Parliament for Cambridgeshire, including a tenure as its Vice President. His experiences have made him a confidant to industrialists and politicians around the world. He has also chaired British InterVarsity and served as President of the British Evangelical Alliance.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
2 global ratings

Review this product

Share your thoughts with other customers
Write a customer review

Top reviews from the United States

  • JB
    5.0 out of 5 stars How to stop the Drug Trade
    Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2012
    Verified Purchase
    Catherwood in this book shows a great deal of insight in to the running of economies.
    He makes a startling observation that the drug trade around the world would be dealt a serious blow if the western governments would pull out of Caribeean banks. Apparently a lot of drug money is laundered through those banks.
    Worth a read....
    JB
    Helpful
     Report
  • Phil Wade
    3.0 out of 5 stars Still Good for Discussion
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2004
    While Sir Fred Catherwood has plenty of experience for a book like this-a CEO of an international company, a member of a government trade committee, and a member of the European Parliament for Cambridgeshire, England-he hasn't written a strong book.
    From his preface, he purports to examine the reasons some countries are wealthier than others. "It is easy to see why Christian respect for the dignity of the individual could lead to democracy; but why, when Christians are taught not to set their hearts on riches, is Western society ten times richer than the rest of the world? Why, too, after half a century of aid, have poor countries not even begun to catch up?" He points to the Bible commentaries of John Calvin for revealing Scriptural truths to Western countries in a more applicable way than the Catholic church had done-perhaps even more than it currently does. The Bible teaches principles such as the holiness of common work, trust and honesty in the marketplace, and our duty to care for the poor, orphans, and widows among other things. Those are principles even modern Christians need a better handle on.
    In his chapter on wealth, Catherwood describes his core principle. "Practicing Christians are likely to be richer than their neighbors. We are taught to work harder, be more trustworthy and responsible, and develop our talents to the full; we are not to gamble or waste our money on conspicuous consumption-it would be odd if all this did not put us ahead. And looking around the world, the Western democracies, rooted in this ethic, all have personal incomes far greater than anywhere else. If those with the skill overspend, leaving no capital to invest, then the rest of the world will suffer. The West is the dynamo of the world economy, and we have no right to squander all the wealth on ourselves. The rich should not get richer by making the poor poorer" (p 40).
    As a practicing Christian, I agree with his estimate, though there are many believers who are not following even these simple principles. I also agree that some American businessmen are increasing their wealth off the backs of poor and middling-waged workers, both domestic and foreign. But I don't agree that our general working environment helps the rich get richer while pushing the poor to be poorer, especially using the definitions often used by those who employ these words. Based on this assumption, Catherwood argues that employers must protect their workers and treat them fairly so that wealthy businessmen cannot build their empires on the bodies of poor laborers. He reminds us that 19th Century Christians fought for laws which would guarantee some safeguards for workers against employers who may exploit them. But I throw out a caution flag when such mandated protections become overbearing on the employer. They cease to be worker protections at that point and become the entangling entitlements of a socialist state. Is it not better to keep such protections at a minimum and enable workers to protect themselves to best of their ability, thereby freeing both employer and employee to use their incomes wisely?
    Using income wisely is another of Catherwood's themes. In the above quote, he says the world will suffer if the West squanders its wealth instead of investing it; but elsewhere in the book, he explains why foreign aid doesn't work. "Corruption is the main single reason why income per capita in most countries is only a tenth of that in the industrial democracies" (p 54). Without the moral basis for good business and sound government, foreign aid will continue to throw good money after bad. So, why does the author generalize about squandering wealth? Maybe he is encouraging us to give generously to those ministries and organizations that teach a moral basis.
    Generosity is one of the good ideas present in The Creation of Wealth along with frugality, saving, and investing. With them, however, the author praises the American media for its truthfulness, urges Christians to "protest" the environmental misuses causing global warming, and calls for supporting the taxation needed to fund public education and health care. I doubt these latter reasons will sit well with many conservative Christians and will prevent them for recommending the book to their friends.
    Writing about money, work, and politics is controversial ground without trying to apply biblical concepts, so I suppose I should anticipate conflict when reading this book. And I think that controversy, if not the subject alone, inhibits the book's wider acceptance. I have no doubt there are thousands of Christian businessmen who do not have an adequate understanding of how to apply God's Word to their specific business decisions. This book may not be the one for them. It may be one for non-Christian, though religious, businessmen, but I'm not sure about that either.
    4 people found this helpful
    Helpful
     Report