The Spirit of French Capitalism: Economic Theology in the Age of Enlightenment.

"The Spirit of French Capitalism: Economic Theology in the Age of Enlightenment" by Charly Coleman explores the influence of Catholicism on the development of capitalism in France. Coleman argues that French economic theologians played a significant role in shaping the adoption of capitalist principles by discussing economic matters in theological terms and vice versa. The book traces the intellectual history of economic theology in France from the sixteenth century to the French Revolution, highlighting the ways in which theologians created ideological space for practices such as usury, material consumption, and the accumulation of luxury goods. However, the book lacks emphasis on the influence of colonialism on economic theology, which could have provided insights into the spiritual dimensions of property, ownership, and labor. Overall, the book contributes to the understanding of the intellectual history of early modern France. [Extracted from the article]