The Idolatry of Money and Human Rights

Language: English

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2026

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A powerful theological critique of neoliberalism and contemporary capitalism and its corrosive effects on human dignity and social justice. Writing from Latin America's liberationist tradition and his position as a theologian in Brazil, Sung argues that neoliberal economics has not only created unprecedented inequality, but also birthed a new cultural myth: that the market is sacred. Drawing on biblical faith, Catholic social teaching, and real-world examples from around the globe, and providing lucid descriptions of contributions from key economists and liberation theologians, he challenges the modern separation between faith and economics, calling instead for a renewed commitment to human rights and the Church's option for the poor. Sung's central claim is provocative and urgent: the worship of money in today's world is a form of idolatry that contradicts both the gospel and reason. The Church must reject neutrality, he writes, and speak prophetically on behalf of the excluded. Originally published in Portuguese, this English translation brings to a wider audience a passionate, accessible, and intellectually rich argument that faith and reason demand action in the face of systemic injustice.

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Title
The Idolatry of Money and Human Rights
Author
Jung Mo Sung
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB
Publication year
2026
Condition
New
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
0567726835
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9780567726834
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303 grams

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